Bruto

Bruto

A task board that lives in your repo, for you and your AI

79upvotes
Launched September 30, 2026

About Bruto

Bruto is a minimalist, open-source task board designed specifically for developers working within their repositories. Its brutalist interface emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, allowing users to manage tasks directly in their codebase. With features like notes that live in the repo, easy context copying, and AI integration for automating board updates, Bruto enhances developer workflows by bridging task management with coding environments. It also offers cross-project links, a map of pages, APIs, and tables, making it a comprehensive tool for complex projects. By living inside the repository, Bruto ensures that task management stays tightly coupled with code, promoting seamless collaboration and reducing context switching. Its open-source nature and focus on developer-centric features make it particularly appealing for teams seeking a lightweight, integrated solution for managing tasks alongside their code.

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Pros

  • ✓Embedded directly within repositories for seamless workflow integration
  • ✓Open-source, customizable, and free to use
  • ✓AI-powered features for automating note updates and board management
  • ✓Supports cross-project links and comprehensive project mapping
  • ✓Simple, brutalist interface focused on productivity

Cons

  • ✗May lack advanced project management features found in dedicated tools
  • ✗Primarily targeted at developers, potentially limiting usability for non-technical teams
  • ✗Limited user interface polish due to its brutalist design

Use Cases

1Managing development tasks directly within GitHub repositories
2Collaborating on complex projects with cross-references between pages, APIs, and tables
3Automating task updates and notes with integrated AI agents
4Mapping out project architecture and workflows visually within the repo
5Tracking standing rules and ensuring consistency across projects
6Organizing developer notes and documentation in a single place

Pricing

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Quick Info

Upvotes79
Comments9
Launched9/30/2026

Topics

Task ManagementDeveloper ToolsGitHubVibe coding

Makers

jimy

jimy

Alternatives

•Trello
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