Mini Kanban is a Drupal module designed to bring the Kanban system (task board) into your site, focusing on simplicity and flexibility. It is ideal for small projects or internal team task management that doesn't require the complexity of larger systems like Jira or Trello. Furthermore, it is built with future AI Agents integration in mind.
Installation
Installing Mini Kanban follows the standard Drupal 10/11 procedure using Composer, which automatically manages necessary files and libraries.
composer require drupal/minikanbanOnce installed, go to the Extend page in the admin interface, search for Mini Kanban, and enable it.
Configuration
After enabling the module, you can configure the basic board settings at:
Configuration > Workflow > Mini Kanban (/admin/config/workflow/minikanban)
In this section, you can define critical settings to create your board environment, including:
- Kanban Board Creation: Create separate boards for different projects.
- Columns (Swimlanes): Define task statuses such as To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done. You can drag and reorder these columns to match your actual workflow.
- Content Type Integration: A key feature of Mini Kanban is its ability to use existing Drupal Content Types as "cards" on the board, allowing you to manage content as tasks immediately.
Basic Usage
The main Kanban board displays columns according to your settings. Users can perform several actions:
- Adding Tasks: Add new tasks directly from the board. The system displays a form based on the fields set in that specific Content Type.
- Drag & Drop: When a task status changes, you can simply drag the card from one column to another. The system automatically updates the status in the database.
- Filtering: Basic filtering is available to help find tasks or view only assigned work conveniently.
Mini Kanban and AI Agents
What sets Mini Kanban apart from other Kanban modules is its design support for Mini Kanban AI Agents. This extension allows AI to assist in analyzing tasks, assigning sub-tasks, or even summarizing project status (currently under heavy development).
Summary
Mini Kanban is a tool that transforms Drupal into an efficient task management system without relying on external software. Spending just a few minutes on configuration can provide a clear project overview and significantly reduce redundant workflows.