Lavagna

Lavagna is a self-hosted, open-source project management tool built for small teams. It functions like a lightweight alternative to tools like Trello, providing boards where you can create cards for tasks, organize them with labels and checklists, set due dates, and track progress through milestones. Everything runs on your own server, giving you full control over your data and setup.

The tool works by letting you create multiple projects with customizable boards. You can define team roles with fine-grained access controls, use multiple login providers like Google, GitHub, or LDAP, and perform detailed searches across your projects. A standout feature is its ability to import existing boards from Trello, making migration straightforward. Since it's open-source, you can also extend its functionality with custom scripts that react to system events.

Lavagna is ideal for small development teams, IT departments, or any group that prefers self-hosted solutions over SaaS platforms. It's particularly useful for teams managing multiple projects simultaneously who need clear task organization without the complexity of larger enterprise systems. Real-world use cases include software development tracking, internal task management for remote teams, and project coordination where data privacy is a priority.