SprintMagic — Free Markdown Kanban Board for Developers
SprintMagic is a free, open-source project management tool that turns a plain Markdown
file into a beautiful, drag-and-drop Kanban sprint board. GitHub Actions automatically
move your cards when pull requests are opened or merged — no manual updates, ever.
Why SprintMagic?
- Jira alternative — free, zero signup, zero backend
- Markdown-native: write
## Column and - [ ] task to create boards instantly
- GitHub auto-sync: PRs and merges move cards automatically
- 100% local-first: your data never leaves your repository
- P0-P3 and High/Med/Low priority labels for engineers and product teams
- Epics, subtasks, story points, due dates, and assignees built-in
- Overdue task highlighting
- Open source, MIT license
Get Started in One Command
npx sprintmagic init
This creates a board.md in your repo and installs a GitHub Actions workflow
that keeps your board in sync with your git activity automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SprintMagic free?
Yes. SprintMagic is completely free and open source (MIT license). No paid plan, no trial.
How does SprintMagic compare to Jira or Linear?
Unlike Jira or Linear, SprintMagic requires no account and no server. Your board is a
single Markdown file. It is ideal for indie hackers, small engineering teams, and
open-source projects that want maximum velocity with zero overhead.
Does SprintMagic store my data?
No. Everything lives in your own repository. Nothing is sent to any server.
