The Problem (Pain Level: 7/10)
“There are plenty of task management tools, but none actually help you get work done.”
Solo developers and small teams have to handle planning, development, and marketing alone. Existing kanban tools only support moving cards around—they don’t help with task breakdown, priority suggestions, or unblocking stuck items.
Target Market - TAM $7B+ (Project Management Software)
- Solo developers and indie hackers
- Freelancers
- Small startups (2-5 people)
- Side project builders
What is AI Kanban System?
A kanban system where AI agents collaborate as team members:
- Task Breakdown: Automatically split “implement login feature” into specific subtasks
- Priority Suggestions: Recommend next tasks based on dependencies and impact
- Stuck Detection: Suggest solutions for tasks that have been blocked too long
- Daily Summary: Auto-generate what was done today and what’s planned tomorrow
- Natural Language Input: Convert “need to finish payment feature by next week” into tasks
Competitive Analysis
| Competitor | Pricing | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Trello | Free-$10/mo | No AI features |
| Linear | $8/mo | AI is just search/summary level |
| Notion AI | $10+/mo | Not kanban-specialized |
| Asana | $10.99/mo | Complex, basic AI |
| Monday.com | $9/mo | Overkill for small teams |
Differentiation Opportunity:
- AI acts as a “collaborator” not just an assistant
- Developer workflow specialized (GitHub integration, etc.)
- Simplicity optimized for solo/small teams
MVP Development: 12-16 weeks, Complexity: MEDIUM
Tech Stack:
- Backend: Node.js/TypeScript, Fastify
- Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Frontend: React, DnD Kit (drag-and-drop)
- AI: OpenAI API / Claude API
- Infra: Docker, self-hosted option
Core MVP Features:
- Basic kanban board (drag-and-drop)
- AI task breakdown
- Natural language input
- Daily summary email
Revenue Model: FREEMIUM - Free-$30/mo
Pricing Structure:
- Free: 1 board, 50 AI requests/month
- Pro ($10/mo): Unlimited boards, 500 AI requests/month
- Team ($30/mo): Team collaboration, unlimited AI, priority support
Projected MRR:
- 6 months: $2K-5K
- 12 months: $8K-15K
Risk Analysis
| Type | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | MEDIUM | AI response quality management needed |
| Market | MEDIUM | PM tool market is competitive |
| Execution | MEDIUM | AI API cost management critical |
Who Should Build This
- Those frustrated with project management
- Developers with AI API experience
- Those who can build interactive UIs with React
- Anyone wanting to productize their own workflow
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