Local-First Kanban Tools Lack Version-Control-Friendly Workflows
Developers want task management that lives as plain Markdown files on disk, enabling git version control and editor-native editing without cloud dependencies. Existing tools either require cloud sync or lack full Markdown portability. Growing local-first movement creates demand for zero-dependency task tooling.
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