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Kanban for Obsidian
Create Markdown-backed Kanban boards in Obsidian.
Day 43 since launch · Launched 25 August 2026
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What is Kanban for Obsidian?
Kanban for Obsidian adds Markdown-backed Kanban boards to your vault, so you can manage projects visually while every card stays a plain-text note.
Pros
- Visual boards stored as plain Markdown
- Works offline in your vault
- Free
Cons
- GPL-3.0 licence has copyleft terms
- Now maintained by a community archive
Who should use Kanban for Obsidian
Obsidian users who want simple Kanban boards next to their notes.
Who may not need it
Teams needing shared project tools.
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