Projectus

Projectus is a software platform designed to support collaborative planning, execution, and tracking of complex projects. It integrates task management, resource planning, document sharing, and communication into a single interface to streamline teamwork across distributed teams.

The project began as an open-source initiative in the mid-2010s, developed by a community of developers and practitioners seeking to unify disparate tools. The first public release appeared in 2016, followed by regular major updates and expansions in subsequent years.

Technically, Projectus follows a modular, service-oriented architecture. The backend is typically built with a Python-based stack, while the frontend uses a modern JavaScript framework. Data is stored in a relational database, with support for caching, search indexing, and both REST and GraphQL APIs. It emphasizes extensibility through plugins.

Core features include Kanban boards, Gantt-style timelines, task dependencies, milestones, time tracking, document management, versioning, and notification systems. It supports workflow automation, issue tracking, role-based access control, and integrations with external tools and cloud storage. A rich API enables custom integrations and automation across tools.

Projectus is released under an open-source license and is stewarded by a community governance model, often named as the Projectus Foundation or equivalent. Contributions are coordinated through public repositories, with processes for code review, security disclosures, and community guidelines.

Adoption ranges from small teams to larger organizations, particularly for cross-functional project coordination. As with similar platforms, concerns include data portability and vendor lock-in when choosing between on-premises or hosted deployments.