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KaibanJS
KaibanJS is an open-source agents project by kaiban-ai (kaiban-ai/KaibanJS on GitHub). It has 1,479 GitHub stars and 159 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 15 May 2026.
JavaScript framework for multi-agent systems with a Kanban-inspired design.
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.5k stars⑂ 159 forksMITupdated 2026-05
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- kaiban-ai/KaibanJS
- GitHub stars
- 1,479
- Forks
- 159
- License
- MIT
- Last updated on GitHub
- 15 May 2026
- Category
- Agents
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install KaibanJS
npm install it into your project.
- Define agents
Create agents as board members.
- Design the workflow
A Kanban-style task flow.
- Run the team
Agents collaborate on the board.
// features
Why people love it
Kanban-inspired
Agents visualized as cards.
JS native
Built for JavaScript developers.
Multi-agent
Teams, not just single agents.
Visual workflow
See collaboration happen.
Easy to learn
A familiar board metaphor.
MIT licensed
Free for any use.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/kaiban-ai/KaibanJS.git cd KaibanJS - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project’s launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Build multi-agent apps in JS.
- Visualize agent collaboration.
- Prototype agent teams fast.
- Teach multi-agent concepts.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains KaibanJS?
It is an open-source project at kaiban-ai/KaibanJS with 159 forks.
Is it free for commercial use?
Yes. MIT licensed.
How is it different from CrewAI?
JavaScript-native with a visual Kanban metaphor.
Does it run in the browser?
It is JS-native; check the docs for runtime targets.
Which models work?
Your choice of model provider; see the docs.
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