A place for the bigger picture.
Give every project an outcome. Add milestones, set target dates, and see progress as the work comes together.
A little less overhead.
A lot more progress.
The open-source home for your projects and ideas.
Inspired by Linear. Built to be yours.
BasicLinear launch / IssuesInteractive preview
In progress3
OL-128Create a calmer space for focused workDesign
OL-127Bring project milestones into viewFeature
OL-126Make every action a keyboard shortcut awayExperience
Todo3
OL-125Keep issue context close to the workFeature
OL-124Save the views you come back toExperience
OL-123Make your workspace feel like yoursDesign
Done2
OL-122Keep local data in your handsInfrastructure
OL-121Build an open foundationInfrastructure
Sample workspace · explore list, board, and search8 issues
Built for independent minds
and things worth shipping.
and things worth shipping.
Open source
Local-first edition
Keyboard friendly
Yours to customize
01 / A clearer way to work
Big ideas.
Manageable pieces.
Bring the plan, the details, and the next step into one focused workspace. Just enough structure to keep moving.
Details that don’t get lost.
Capture issues with priorities, labels, rich-text descriptions, and comments. Keep the context next to the work.
Find your own flow.
Switch between list and board. Save your favorite views, find work quickly, and keep your hands on the keyboard.
02 / From idea to done
A simple rhythm.
Every day.
Start with the outcome. Break it down. Move one useful thing forward. BasicLinear keeps the thread.
- 01
Set the direction
Create a project. Write down what success looks like and when you want to get there.
- 02
Make it actionable
Add milestones and issues. Give each piece a priority and a clear next step.
- 03
Build. Review. Repeat.
Work from your saved view. Update status as you go and watch the bigger picture take shape.
03 / Open by design
Your workflow.
Your code.
Your call.
Good tools should leave room for your way of working. Run BasicLinear on your computer, explore the source, and make it your own.
Read the AGPL-3.0 licenseThe source repository is not public yet. You can use the online app now.
Open source. Real ownership.
Licensed under AGPL-3.0-only. Inspect the code, adapt your workflow, and build on an open foundation.
A local home for your work.
The local edition runs on Node.js and SQLite. No account or database server needed.
Clear boundaries, by default.
Your local workspace stays local. Choose the separate online edition when you want to work with a team.
04 / Make yourself at home
Two ways to get going.
A shared workspace online, or a personal workspace on your machine. Start where you work best.
BASICLINEAR ONLINE
Open a tab.
Bring the team.
Sign in with Google to get started with a hosted workspace for projects, issues, and conversations.
Open the app Hosted separately · plan details in the app RUN LOCALLY
Your machine. Your workspace.
Local setup requires access to the source repository. Open a terminal there to begin.
Requires Node.js 24 and npm 11.
Terminal
npm ci
npm run build
npm startThen open http://127.0.0.1:4174
A few more details
Good questions.
The essentials before you start.
Is this made by Linear?
No. BasicLinear is an independent, open-source project inspired by Linear’s focused approach to product management. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official version of Linear.
How do I get started?
Open the online app and continue with Google for a hosted workspace. To run the local edition, get the source, install Node.js 24 and npm 11, then run the three commands above. Open http://127.0.0.1:4174 in your browser and create your first project.
Is BasicLinear free?
The local edition is free to run and licensed under AGPL-3.0-only. The online edition is a separate hosted service; its trial and plan details are shown in the app. Running locally does not require a hosted subscription.
Where does my data live?
The local edition stores your workspace in a SQLite database on your computer. The online edition stores workspace data on Firebase. Local and online workspaces are separate; local data is not automatically uploaded or synchronized.
Can I use it with my team?
The online edition supports shared workspaces, invitations, assignments, and comments. The local edition is designed for a single owner. Choose the edition that fits how you work.
Can I change the code?
Yes. BasicLinear is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only. You can inspect and modify the source under that license. Read the included license for the conditions that apply when distributing changes or offering a modified version over a network.
Less managing. More making.