A Project Management Tool That Fits Your Workflow

Build a custom PM tool with Kanban boards, task dependencies, timelines, file sharing, and team collaboration features.

Project type: Project Management Tool

Key Features

  • Kanban & List Views: Switch between Kanban boards, list views, and calendar views to manage tasks the way your team prefers.
  • Task Management: Create tasks with assignees, due dates, priorities, labels, subtasks, and rich-text descriptions.
  • Timeline & Gantt Charts: Visual project timelines with task dependencies, milestones, and critical path highlighting.
  • Team Collaboration: Comments, @mentions, file attachments, and activity logs on every task for seamless teamwork.
  • Workload Management: See each team member's task load at a glance to balance work and prevent burnout.

Estimate

Hours: 110 - 180 hrs | Cost: $220 - $360 | Timeline: 4 - 6 weeks

Tech Stack

  • React: Frontend
  • Node.js: Backend
  • PostgreSQL: Database
  • WebSockets: Real-Time Updates
  • AWS S3: File Storage

Milestones

  1. Discovery & Design (15%): Understand your team workflows, define project structures, and design the board and task interfaces.
    • Workflow analysis document
    • Project and task data model
    • UI mockups for boards and tasks
    • Real-time sync architecture
  2. Core Task Engine (35%): Build task CRUD, Kanban drag-and-drop, list views, and the project workspace.
    • Project workspace with navigation
    • Kanban board with drag-and-drop
    • Task detail panel
    • List and calendar views
  3. Collaboration & Timeline (35%): Implement comments, file attachments, timeline view, and workload dashboard.
    • Task comments and @mentions
    • File upload and attachment
    • Gantt chart timeline view
    • Workload management dashboard
  4. QA & Launch (15%): Test real-time features, optimize drag-and-drop performance, and deploy to production.
    • Real-time sync testing
    • Performance optimization
    • Production deployment
    • Team onboarding guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Can multiple people edit a board at the same time?
Yes. The board uses real-time WebSocket connections so all team members see changes instantly without refreshing.
Does it support task dependencies?
Yes. You can set finish-to-start dependencies between tasks, and the timeline view highlights the critical path automatically.
Can I integrate it with Slack or email?
Slack and email notification integrations can be included so team members get updates in the tools they already use.