Board+
The world's first 4-Dimensional Kanban Board.
Most Kanban boards offer a single dimension: columns. A few offer two with swimlanes. Board+ goes further by letting you create a nested 2D matrix inside every cell, giving you up to 4 simultaneous axes of organization to visualize complex project data.
Redmine 5.0+. No database migration. No external dependencies.
Perpetual license. Not a transfer of ownership. Terms
Beyond Swimlanes
The Power of 4 Dimensions
Imagine tracking issues by Status and Tracker (L1). What if, inside each of those cells, you could instantly arrange the cards by Priority and Assignee (L2)? Board+ turns chaotic lists into absolute clarity.
Standard Kanban (1D)
Cards move from left to right across simple columns. A basic view that often fails to capture real-world operational complexity.
Swimlane Matrix (2D)
Adding rows (swimlanes) creates a grid. This is where most "advanced" task management software stops innovating.
Board+ Architecture (4D)
A fully interactive matrix nested inside another matrix. 4 independent axes of organization to instantly see exactly what matters most.
Feature Highlights
Built on Redmine, Not Beside It
Zero additional database tables. Issues are your cards, and standard or custom fields become your dimensions instantly. No redundant data syncing required.
Smart Drag & Drop
Three-tier validation (allow / warn / block) with explanatory dialogs evaluates every drop against your native Redmine workflow rules in real time.
Quick Create & Context Menu
Click "+" in any cell to create an issue with all context pre-filled. Right-click for the full Redmine context menu. Stay on the board, get things done faster.
Native Query Integration
Board configurations are stored as Redmine query options. All standard filters work on the board, and you can share layouts using the native query system.
What Makes It Different
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| Data model | Works directly with Redmine issues. No additional database tables, no board entities to manage. |
| Board dimensions | Up to 4 simultaneous axes (L1 columns + rows, L2 nested columns + rows) using any field. |
| Custom fields as axes | List, enumeration, version, and user custom fields work as full board dimensions. |
| Workflow enforcement | Three-tier validation (allow/warn/block) prevents invalid states while allowing legitimate moves. |
| Per-value colors | Color cards by tracker, status, or priority with gradient interpolation, auto-computed soft colors, and a full color picker. |
| Configuration storage | Board layout saved as native Redmine query options. Works with existing save/share/filter infrastructure. |
| Filters | Full Redmine query filter engine. Every standard and custom field filter works, and active filters dynamically narrow dimension values. |
| Quick create | Context-aware creation respecting workflows, mandatory custom fields, and valid initial statuses for the user's role. |
| Color system | Per-value colors for trackers, statuses, and priorities with gradient interpolation and auto-computation tools. |
| Collapse/fold | Any column or row can be folded independently, with item counts and drag-drop still active on folded cells. |
| Installation | Drop the plugin folder, restart Redmine. No migration needed. No configuration required to get started. |
Requirements & Compatibility
Board+ is designed to be frictionless to install and maintain.
- 🔹 Redmine 5.0 or higher
- 🔹 No database migration required
- 🔹 No external dependencies
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