backlog-md

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003eBacklog.md\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eMarkdown\u2011native Task Manager \u0026amp; Kanban visualizer for any Git repository\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ccode\u003enpm i -g backlog.md\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003ebun add -g backlog.md\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003ebrew install backlog-md\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003enix run github:MrLesk/Backlog.md\u003c/code\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\n![Backlog demo GIF using: backlog board](./.github/backlog-v1.40.gif)\n\n\n---\n\n\u003e **Backlog.md** turns any folder with a Git repo into a **self\u2011contained project board**\n\u003e powered by plain Markdown files and a zero\u2011config CLI.\n\u003e Built for **spec\u2011driven AI development** \u2014 structure your tasks so AI agents deliver predictable results.\n\n## Features\n\n* \ud83d\udcdd **Markdown-native tasks** -- manage every issue as a plain `.md` file\n\n* \ud83e\udd16 **AI-Ready** -- Works with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex, Kiro \u0026 any other MCP or CLI compatible AI assistants\n\n* \ud83d\udcca **Instant terminal Kanban** -- `backlog board` paints a live board in your shell\n\n* \ud83c\udf10 **Modern web interface** -- `backlog browser` launches a sleek web UI for visual task management\n\n* \ud83d\udd0d **Powerful search** -- fuzzy search across tasks, docs \u0026 decisions with `backlog search`\n\n* \ud83d\udccb **Rich query commands** -- view, list, filter, or archive tasks with ease\n* \u2705 **Definition of Done defaults** -- add a reusable checklist to every new task\n\n* \ud83d\udce4 **Board export** -- `backlog board export` creates shareable markdown reports\n\n* \ud83d\udd12 **100 % private \u0026 offline** -- backlog lives entirely inside your repo and you can manage everything locally\n\n* \ud83d\udcbb **Cross-platform** -- runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows\n\n* \ud83c\udd93 **MIT-licensed \u0026 open-source** -- free for personal or commercial use\n\n\n---\n\n## \u003cimg src=\"./.github/5-minute-tour-256.png\" alt=\"Getting started\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" align=\"center\"\u003e Getting started\n\n```bash\n# Install\nbun i -g backlog.md\n# or: npm i -g backlog.md\n# or: brew install backlog-md\n\n# Initialize in any Git repo\nbacklog init \"My Awesome Project\"\n\n# Or initialize without Git for local/non-code projects\nbacklog init \"Personal",
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