# WeKan — Open Source Kanban Board for Teams

> WeKan is a self-hosted open-source Kanban board that gives teams full control over their project workflows without relying on third-party SaaS platforms.

## Install

Save as a script file and run:

# WeKan — Open Source Kanban Board for Teams

## Quick Use
```bash
docker run -d --name wekan-db mongo:6
docker run -d --name wekan --link wekan-db:db 
  -e MONGO_URL=mongodb://db/wekan 
  -e ROOT_URL=http://localhost:8080 
  -p 8080:8080 ghcr.io/wekan/wekan
```

## Introduction
WeKan is a fully open-source Kanban board modeled after Trello that you can host on your own servers. It provides drag-and-drop cards, swimlanes, checklists, and rich collaboration features while keeping all your data private and under your control.

## What WeKan Does
- Provides a visual Kanban board with lists, cards, swimlanes, and checklists
- Supports multiple boards, teams, and fine-grained user permissions
- Offers card features like due dates, labels, attachments, and comments
- Integrates with webhooks, REST API, and IFTTT for automation
- Runs entirely self-hosted with MongoDB as the backend database

## Architecture Overview
WeKan is built with Meteor.js on the backend and Blaze templates on the frontend. It uses MongoDB for persistent storage and supports real-time updates via Meteor's DDP protocol. The application runs as a single Node.js process that serves both the API and the web interface. Docker and Snap packages simplify deployment.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Deploy via Docker Compose with a MongoDB container alongside WeKan
- Available as a Snap package for Ubuntu with automatic updates
- Configure ROOT_URL, MONGO_URL, and MAIL_URL via environment variables
- Supports LDAP, OAuth2, and OIDC for enterprise authentication
- Runs behind Nginx or Caddy as a reverse proxy with TLS termination

## Key Features
- Full Kanban workflow with swimlanes, WIP limits, and card aging
- REST API and webhooks for integrating with CI/CD and chat tools
- Multi-language support with 50+ translations available
- Custom fields, subtasks, and card templates for structured workflows
- Activity timeline and board-level analytics for tracking progress

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Trello** — Cloud-only, free tier limits boards; WeKan is unlimited and self-hosted
- **Planka** — Simpler UI but fewer features; WeKan offers swimlanes and WIP limits
- **Kanboard** — Minimalist approach focused on individuals; WeKan targets team collaboration
- **Focalboard** — Mattermost-integrated; WeKan is standalone with more Kanban depth
- **Taiga** — Full agile suite with Scrum; WeKan focuses purely on Kanban simplicity

## FAQ
**Q: Does WeKan support Scrum or just Kanban?**
A: WeKan focuses on Kanban boards. For full Scrum with sprints and backlogs, consider Taiga or similar tools.

**Q: Can I import boards from Trello?**
A: Yes, WeKan supports importing boards from Trello JSON exports directly through the UI.

**Q: What database does WeKan require?**
A: WeKan uses MongoDB exclusively. Version 5 or 6 is recommended for production deployments.

**Q: Is there a mobile app?**
A: WeKan's web UI is responsive and works on mobile browsers. There is no dedicated native app.

## Sources
- https://github.com/wekan/wekan
- https://wekan.github.io/

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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/d8bc68b6-39f1-11f1-9bc6-00163e2b0d79
Author: Script Depot