Axelo

Axelo is an open-source project management tool designed to streamline collaboration and enhance productivity. Built with a modern tech stack, including Vue 3, FastAPI, and PostgreSQL, Axelo offers a fast and self-hostable environment for managing projects effectively.

Key Features

• Authentication: Secure user registration, login, and JSON Web Token (JWT) sessions.
• Project Management: Create unique projects with identifiers like FLOW-1, and easily invite team members via email.
• Intuitive Kanban Board: Effortlessly drag and drop issues across different stages: Todo, In Progress, In Review, and Done.
• Backlog Management: Organize and manage unplanned issues, aiding in effective sprint planning.
• Sprints: Create, start, and complete sprints to enhance team velocity and accountability.
• Issue Tracking: Detailed issue management with categorization (bug, story, task, epic), priorities, story points, assignees, and descriptions.
• Commenting System: Engage in threaded discussions on issues to facilitate communication among team members.
• Role Management: Define user roles (Owner, Admin, Member, Viewer) for better access control.

Technology Stack

Quick Development Setup

For those looking to set up Axelo quickly using Docker, use the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/yourname/axelo
cd axelo

# Copy environment file
cp backend/.env.example backend/.env

# Start the application
docker compose up --build

Access the application at http://localhost:3000 and the API documentation at http://localhost:8000/docs.

Future Enhancements (Post-MVP)

Planned features include:

• File attachments and email notifications
• Activity feed and audit logs
• Advanced filtering and searching capabilities
• Enhanced performance metrics, such as burndown charts
• User interface improvements with dark/light theme toggle
• Comprehensive GitHub integration

Axelo also aims to introduce AI-driven functionalities to improve user experience in task management and project planning in future updates.

Security

Important security measures are outlined in the SECURITY_AUDIT.md, detailing fixes related to content handling and token exposure to maintain a secure environment.

For more details on the project structure, repository setup, and ongoing development, refer to the repository for comprehensive documentation.