pi-kanban plugin
pi-kanban runs pi agent sessions in a browser terminal and shows tasks as a kanban board, subagents and the session log alongside.
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Why this level
- It runs the agent terminal in a browser and exposes session control by token on a local address.
- The agent writes documents and HTML pages to the board and hands tasks to other sessions.
Install
Manual install
pi install npm:pi-kanbanThe first Install command from the README, Node.js 20+ and pi are needed. The second, `npm install -g pi-kanban`, installs the board command.
Access and checks
How we reviewExtended accessThe tool runs code or makes network calls and only reads external data.
- It runs the agent terminal in a browser and exposes session control by token on a local address.
- The agent writes documents and HTML pages to the board and hands tasks to other sessions.
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What it does
pi-kanban is a development environment for the pi coding agent. Sessions run in a browser terminal with a board beside them: tasks by column, subagents with model and run time, linked docs and a full log of prompts, replies and tool calls. Review comments and card answers go from the board to pi as a user message. The package gives the agent a `/kanban` command, an `ask` tool and the skills `kanban`, `show`, `ask`, `visualize` and `dispatch`. Through them pi adds tabs and documents, writes cards and HTML explainers, hands a task to a new session and reads its report. The board listens on `127.0.0.1:3460` and prints a URL with an access token.
Who it is for. Users of the pi coding agent who run several sessions and want tasks, subagents and the log in one window.
Good fit when
- An agent follows a long plan and progress should be read in columns, not terminal text.
- A subtask must go to a separate session with its report awaited.
- An agent has to show you an HTML question and wait for an answer in a modal.
- Project documents and files should sit as tabs next to the terminal.
Not a fit when
- You work in Claude Code or Cursor: the package targets the pi agent.
- A hosted service is needed rather than a local board.
- Node.js is older than version 20.
Example request
Open the pi-kanban board, lay the plan out in columns and hand the test run to a separate session.Limitations
Node.js 20 or newer and the pi agent are required. Installation takes two steps: `pi install npm:pi-kanban` adds the command, tool and skills, and `npm install -g pi-kanban` adds the `pi-kanban` command that runs the board. The board is reachable by token on a local address, so keep the token private. For pi running in another terminal, open the board with `/kanban open`.
How to disable. Remove the extension through pi and uninstall the global package with `npm uninstall -g pi-kanban`. Session data stays in pi storage.
FAQ
How do I start the board?
Run `pi-kanban`. It listens on `127.0.0.1:3460` and prints a URL with a token. Open it and click New to start pi in the board terminal.
What does the dispatch skill do?
It hands a task to a new pi session in the board terminal with `dispatch start` and returns its report through `dispatch wait`.
Can I watch the board without a terminal?
Yes, starting with `--no-terminal` keeps watch-only mode. For pi in another terminal, open the board with `/kanban open`.
Is there a demo?
A live demo with sample sessions runs in the browser with no install on the author's site.
How does the agent ask the user something?
The `ask` tool shows an HTML question in a modal and waits for the answer. If the board is down, pi asks in its own prompt.
Discussion
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Comparison with similar tools
Cards that share the main search query, and how they differ.
| Tool | Official | Authentication | Repository stars | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pi-kanban (this card) | no | 54 | ||
| Kanban | yes | not required | 189 | a standalone board for various agents; pi-kanban is built for pi and includes a terminal, subagents and a session log |
| Agent Kanban | no | 502 | tracks agent tasks on a board; pi-kanban adds running pi in a browser and handing tasks to sessions |
README in short
The board leaves the terminal alone: the agent works with it through the `pi-kanban` command, and only skill names and descriptions sit in the system prompt.