orbit
Active·★ 69·Apache-2.0·Updated 2026-10-21
Orbit is a free, real-time, keyboard-first task manager designed to handle issues, boards, sprints, projects, and documents with instant updates. It aims to provide the polish of a paid task manager without any subscription fees or hidden costs, making high-quality project management accessible to all.
#Task Management#Project Management#Issue Tracking#Realtime Collaboration#Open Source#Keyboard-First#AI Agent Integration
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Features
01Real-time Updates: All changes update instantly across boards, issues, and documents via websockets, ensuring everyone sees the latest information.
02Keyboard-First Interface: Navigate and perform actions rapidly using extensive keyboard shortcuts and a command palette (Cmd K) for efficient workflow.
03Comprehensive Project Management: Features issues, sprints, projects, docs, advanced analytics, and powerful search functionalities.
04AI Agent Integration (MCP Server): Connect AI assistants like Claude to read board status, file work, and automate tasks via OAuth, adhering to user permissions.
05Self-Hostable & Open Source: Free to run and modify under the Apache-2.0 license, with options for Vercel deployment or custom server setup.
02
Compatibility
Bun
Runtime/Toolchain
Verified via docs
Docker
Containerization
Verified via docs
PostgreSQL
Database
Verified via docs
Redis
Cache/Message Broker
Verified via docs
S3-compatible storage
Object Storage
Verified via docs
Next.js 16
Framework
Verified via docs
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Quick start
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$ git clone https://github.com/Noveum/orbit.git
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$ cd orbit
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$ bun install
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$ cp .env.example .env
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$ bun run infra:up
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$ bun run db:push
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$ bun run db:test-setup
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$ bun run db:seed
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$ bun run dev
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Use cases
↳Team Project Management: Managing tasks, sprints, and projects for small to large teams without per-seat costs, fostering seamless collaboration.
↳Software Development Workflow: Tracking issues, planning sprints, analyzing burndown, and linking GitHub pull requests to specific issues.
↳Collaborative Documentation: Creating and sharing rich-text documents that live alongside related issues and projects, enhancing context and knowledge sharing.
↳AI-Assisted Task Automation: Leveraging AI agents to monitor board status, automatically file bugs, or summarize team activities based on defined permissions.
05
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