Skip to main content

​
Supported Systems

We build and test Vibe Kanban on the following systems:
  • macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
  • Linux
  • Windows

​
Prerequisites

Before installing Vibe Kanban, ensure you have:
  • Node.js: Latest LTS version recommended
  • Coding agent authentication: Authenticate with your preferred coding agents outside of Vibe Kanban

​
Safety Notice

Vibe Kanban runs AI agents with —dangerously-skip-permissions/—yolo flags by default so they can work autonomously without constant approval prompts. Each task runs in an isolated git worktree, preventing agents from interfering with each other. Agents can still perform system-level actions, so review their work and keep backups.

​
Installation & Setup

1

Authenticate with a coding agent

Before launching Vibe Kanban, ensure you’re authenticated with at least one supported coding agent. Follow the installation and authentication instructions for your preferred agent.
2

Install and launch Vibe Kanban

Open a terminal and run:
npx vibe-kanban
The application will bind to a random free port, print the URL in the terminal, and automatically open in your default browser.
3

Complete initial setup

Complete the setup dialogs to configure your coding agent and editor preferences. GitHub authentication is optional and can be configured later.
4

Create your first project

You’ll land on the Projects page, populated with your three most recently active git projects if automatically discovered. Click “Create project” to add more projects.
5

Add tasks

Start tracking your work by creating tasks within your project.
6

Optional: Configure GitHub integration

Connect to GitHub in Settings to enable branch management and pull request creation.
7

Optional: Set up MCP integration

Streamline task creation with coding agents by setting up MCP integration.
To use a fixed port, specify the PORT environment variable: PORT=8080 npx vibe-kanban