Cline Kanban
https://github.com/cline/kanban- Category
- AI Agents
- Rank
- No. 957Tools index
Previous survey · No. 964 ·
- Pricing
- Open Source
- Type
- APP
- Builder
- cline
- GitHub
- 1.3k stars
- Latest release
- v0.1.70
- Date
About
Local web app that runs Cline-style CLI coding agents in parallel — kanban board view of your tasks.
What it does
Cline Kanban turns coding work into isolated task sessions. Each card receives a Git worktree, terminal, agent, change view, and review loop. Tasks can depend on one another, start automatically, commit results, or prepare pull requests. A built-in Git interface tracks branches and history.
Why it's ranked here
The compelling idea is not the board itself, but disciplined isolation around concurrent agent work. Worktrees reduce collisions, checkpoints narrow review scope, and dependency links support longer workflows. The research-preview warning matters, especially because autonomous modes may bypass agent permission controls.
What's good
Review stays close to execution: each card exposes its terminal, working changes, and changes since the last message. Line comments can go back to the agent. Gitignored dependencies are symlinked into task worktrees, avoiding repeated installs, while configurable command shortcuts make testing easier.
Tradeoffs
It requires a Git repository, Node 22 or newer, and an already installed supported agent. The project explicitly labels itself a research preview and uses experimental hooks plus permission-bypassing modes. Symlinked ignored files are unsuitable when tasks must modify those files. Automatic commits and pull requests also reduce the human review boundary.
How to use it well
Use it when several coding tasks can run independently or form a clear dependency chain. Keep review enabled until prompts, worktree behavior, and merge handling prove reliable for your repository. It complements agent CLIs and Git workflows; it does not supply an agent installation or replace careful review of autonomous changes.
Technical notes+
package.json defines a public ESM npm package, requires Node >=22, exposes a CLI and typed library entry, and runs Vitest, TypeScript, and Biome checks before publishing. src/cli.ts handles browser launch decisions, ports, TLS certificates, passcodes, existing-server detection, and bounded shortcut execution. src/commands/task.ts mutates board state locally and notifies the running service through tRPC. src/commands/hooks.ts normalizes activity from several agent event formats. src/core/api-contract.ts uses Zod for board, session, Git, task, and request schemas. src/core/agent-catalog.ts lists seven agents but limits launch support to Cline, Claude Code, Codex, Factory Droid, and Kiro. src/index.ts exports the API contract.
Observed
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Primary language
- TypeScript
- Packaging
- Public ESM npm package, runnable with npx or installable globally
- Runtime requirement
- Node.js 22 or newer
- Interfaces
- CLI, local browser interface, and typed package exports
- Launch-supported agents
- Cline, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Factory Droid, and Kiro
- Validation and tests
- Zod schemas, Vitest suites, TypeScript checking, and Biome checks
Read from README.md, package.json, src/cli.ts, src/index.ts, src/commands/task.ts, src/commands/hooks.ts, src/core/api-contract.ts, src/core/agent-catalog.ts, src/core/api-validation.ts, src/config/runtime-config.ts, src/config/shortcut-utils.ts, packages/desktop/vitest.config.ts, src/cline-sdk/cline-event-adapter.ts.
What it can do
Run CLI coding agents in parallel
Coding tasks and commands → Executed code operations and results
Display tasks in kanban board view
Coding tasks and agent activities → Visual kanban board with task status columns
Manage multiple coding agents simultaneously
Multiple coding tasks or projects → Concurrent agent execution and coordination
Track task progress across workflow stages
Active coding tasks → Task status updates and workflow progression
Execute Cline-style CLI commands
CLI commands and coding instructions → Command execution results and code changes
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