One binary
Desktop app + CLI + MCP server in a single executable. No daemon, no Electron.
One binary. App, CLI, and MCP.
Boards, cards, search and shortcuts in a desktop app. Control from CLI or connect AI agents via MCP. Fast, keyboard-driven, fully local.
Why zero kanban
Control your kanban wherever you work — app, terminal, or agents.
Agent-ready
MCP server over stdio with tools to list, create, move, and search cards. Works with Claude Code, OpenCode, Cursor.
Local-first & keyboard-driven
SQLite on your machine. Instant startup. Full keyboard shortcuts, no mouse required.
How it works
Built for people who live in the keyboard.
list_boards
List boards and columns.
create_card
Create cards from your agent.
move_card
Move cards between columns.
search_cards
Search instantly.
zero kanban vs others
| Feature | zero kanban | Kanri | Trello |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local-first | Yes | — | No |
| Account required | No | — | Yes |
| Keyboard-driven | 100% | Partial | Partial |
| Open source | Yes | — | No |
| Install size | ~38 MB | — | — |
Alpha
Download zero kanban (Alpha)
Binaries for macOS, Windows and Linux. Alpha.
Alpha: Linux x64 only. Report bugs on GitHub.
curl -fsSL https://zkb-alpha.vercel.app/install.sh | shFrequently asked questions
Does it work offline?
Yes. It is a local binary. No cloud or account needed.
Which platforms?
Linux x64 verified. macOS and Windows builds untested.
Is it free?
Yes. Open source. No subscription, no upsell.
How is it different from Kanri/Trello?
Instant startup, 100 % keyboard-driven and local-first. CLI and MCP for agents. No cloud.