# mrlesk/backlog.md **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/mrlesk-backlog-md).** 4,832 stars · 242 forks · TypeScript · mit ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/MrLesk/Backlog.md - Homepage: https://backlog.md - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/mrlesk-backlog-md.md ## Topics `agent` `agentic-ai` `management` `markdown` `project` `task-manager` `tasks` ## Description Backlog.md is a local-first project tracker and Markdown task manager that stores project data as plain text files in a local folder. It functions as a command-line interface tool for creating and organizing tasks and as a Kanban board visualizer that renders these task lists into interactive web and terminal interfaces. The project serves as an AI agent workflow orchestrator, providing a protocol that allows AI assistants to decompose high-level ideas into actionable tasks and implementation plans. It ensures a standardized definition of done by automatically applying reusable, project-wide checklists to every new task to maintain consistent quality and acceptance criteria. The system covers task lifecycle management and progress tracking through interactive Kanban boards with drag-and-drop functionality. It includes utilities for fuzzy project search across documentation and decision logs, as well as tools for exporting the current board state into Markdown reports. An interactive configuration wizard is provided to define global preferences for version control, editor selection, and identification formatting. ## Tags ### Business & Productivity Software - [Kanban Boards](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/kanban-boards.md) — Features an interactive Kanban board with drag-and-drop functionality for visual project tracking. - [Project Task Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/project-task-management.md) — Manages the full task lifecycle including creation, detailed descriptions, acceptance criteria, and progress notes using Markdown. ([source](https://backlog.md/MrLesk/Backlog.md/blob/main/ADVANCED-CONFIG.md)) - [Local Project Trackers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/local-project-trackers.md) — Enables software development progress tracking using local task lists and boards without cloud dependencies. - [Markdown Note Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/markdown-note-managers.md) — Functions as a dedicated manager for project tasks and documentation stored in Markdown format. - [Plain Text Task Tracking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/plain-text-task-tracking.md) — Manages project issues and tasks using structured plain text and Markdown files. - [Project Task Visualizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/project-task-visualizers.md) — Offers a responsive web interface for visually managing the task backlog and project flow. ([source](https://backlog.md/MrLesk/Backlog.md/blob/main/backlog/docs/doc-003%20-%20Running-Backlog-Browser-as-a-Service.md)) ### Artificial Intelligence & ML - [AI Agent Orchestrators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/artificial-intelligence-ml/agentic-systems-frameworks/agent-orchestration-multi-agent/coordination-and-routing/ai-agent-orchestrators.md) — Coordinates AI agents to decompose high-level ideas into actionable implementation plans. - [AI Integration Protocols](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/artificial-intelligence-ml/ai-integration-protocols.md) — Exposes a structured protocol and CLI for AI agents to automate task decomposition and execution. - [AI Workflow Automation](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/artificial-intelligence-ml/ai-workflow-automation.md) — Provides AI-driven orchestration to decompose high-level goals into structured tasks and implementation plans. ([source](https://backlog.md/contact/report-content)) ### Content Management & Publishing - [Markdown-Based Content Storage](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/content-management-publishing/content-formats-exporting/content-formats/markdown-based-content-storage.md) — Stores tasks and decisions in human-readable Markdown files for portability and version control compatibility. ([source](https://backlog.md)) ### Data & Databases - [Text-Based Data Stores](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/text-based-data-stores.md) — Uses plain text Markdown files as the primary storage mechanism for tasks and project metadata. ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Local-First Development](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/local-first-development.md) — Implements a private, offline-first project tracker that stores all data in local text files. - [Project Management Boards](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/project-management-boards.md) — Provides an interactive Kanban board in the terminal and web for visual task organization and workflow management. ([source](https://backlog.md/MrLesk/Backlog.md/commits/main/)) - [CLI Task Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/terminal-shell-cli/terminal-cli-enhancements/cli-task-managers.md) — Provides a command-line interface for creating and organizing tasks with consistent metadata. - [Fuzzy Search Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/fuzzy-search-interfaces.md) — Implements fuzzy searching across tasks, documentation, and decision logs to quickly locate project information. ([source](https://backlog.md/MrLesk/Backlog.md/blob/main/bunfig.toml)) ### Software Engineering & Architecture - [Checklist Templates](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/coding-standards-enforcement/completion-standard-verification/checklist-templates.md) — Ensures consistent quality by automatically applying project-wide checklists to every new task. ([source](https://backlog.md/contact/report-content)) - [Completion Standard Verification](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/coding-standards-enforcement/completion-standard-verification.md) — Enforces a standardized definition of done by injecting reusable checklists into every new task. - [Quality Assurance Checklists](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/project-management-governance/project-management/project-management-tooling/quality-assurance-checklists.md) — Automatically applies reusable project-wide checklists to new tasks to standardize acceptance criteria. ### User Interface & Experience - [Kanban Boards](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/kanban-boards.md) — Renders Markdown task lists as interactive, column-based Kanban boards in both web and terminal interfaces. - [Responsive Web Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/responsive-web-interfaces.md) — Renders local Markdown data as a responsive, interactive Kanban board and dashboard in the browser. ### Part of an Awesome List - [Task Execution Logs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/productivity/task-execution-logs.md) — Records implementation notes, final summaries, and threaded comments to document the execution and review of individual tasks. ([source](https://backlog.md/MrLesk/Backlog.md/blob/main/README.md))