Where Markdown Charts the Course

A single-file, self-hosted Kanban board designed for developers. No database. No complex setup. Just PHP and Markdown files.

MIT Licensed • Free • Open Source

beckon.run
Backlog
In Progress
# Feature
- [x] Markdown support
- [ ] Drag and drop

Markdown Native

Every card is a Markdown file. Support for drag-and-drop image uploads, live split-pane preview, and interactive checklists.

Zero Database

No MySQL. No SQLite. Beckon stores your boards as folders and your cards as JSON/MD files. Back up your projects by simply zipping the folder.

Single File Drop

Deployment is instant. Upload index.php to any PHP-enabled server (Apache, Caddy, Nginx) and you are ready to sail.

Trello Import

Migrating from the cloud? Import boards via JSON, including support for private attachments via cURL headers. Keep your history, comments, and checklists.

History & Revisions

Track changes with built-in revision history. Beckon keeps a log of card edits so you can roll back descriptions to previous versions if needed.

Self-Hosted

Your data stays on your server. Perfect for internal developer tools, private roadmaps, or personal organization.

All hands on deck.

No build steps. No npm install. Just raw PHP power.

Terminal
$ mkdir beckon && cd beckon
$ curl -OL https://github.com/austinginder/beckon/releases/latest/download/index.php
# Start your server (e.g., Caddy or PHP built-in)
$ php -S localhost:8000