real_time_issue_board_api 0.1.0

self‑hosted, real‑time issue board with a Rust backend (high‑performance API + WebSocket sync) for Remote Teams.
real_time_issue_board_api-0.1.0 is not a library.

Real‑Time Issue Board for Small Distributed Teams - Backend

Track bugs, feature requests, and stand‑up items instantly.

" A lightweight, performant, and self‑hosted issue board that lets remote teams - track bugs, feature requests, and daily stand‑up items instantly with real‑time updates, flexible workflows, and full privacy & data ownership —no Jira, Trello, or Azure Boards required. Built with a Rust backend (high‑performance REST API + WebSocket sync) for instant board updates and a React frontend (responsive UI, drag‑and‑drop columns). The whole stack can be deployed with a single Docker‑Compose file, making it easy for any team to spin up on a VPS, a home server, or even a Raspberry Pi. "

Table of Contents

  1. Why this project
  2. Features (MVP)
  3. Quick start
  4. License

Why this project

  • Fast, real‑time collaboration – WebSocket‑driven updates mean every teammate sees changes the moment they happen.
  • Self‑hosted & portable – Deploy with a single docker‑compose.yml to any VPS, home server, or Raspberry Pi.
  • Customizable workflows – Simple drag‑and‑drop columns, plus hooks for automation tailored to startups and hobby groups.
  • Zero overhead – Minimal UI, no licensing fees, and no “status‑check” email chains.

Features (MVP)

  • Live board sync via WebSockets
  • Drag‑and‑drop Kanban columns (React fork DND)
  • Rich card data (markdown, assignee, labels, due date, attachments)
  • OAuth2 login (GitHub) with role‑based permissions
  • Activity log & optional webhook/email notifications
  • One‑click Docker‑Compose deployment (Rust API, PostgreSQL, Nginx‑served React UI)

Quick start

git clone https://github.com/sumanjangili/real-time-issue-board.git
cd real-time-issue-board
docker compose up -d   # builds & starts db, backend, frontend

# Backend API: http://localhost:8000/api
# Frontend UI : http://localhost:3000

Backend Development

cd backend 
cargo build && cargo run --release # server listening on http://localhost:8000

Run the backend stack locally on docker

docker compose build --no-cache backend
docker compose up -d backend    # Test the container

License

The backend is also released under the MIT License (see the repository‑wide LICENSE file).

Contributing

  • Feel free to open pull requests, report bugs, or suggest enhancements via the GitHub Issues page.
  • For larger feature work, consider creating a feature branch and linking the PR to the corresponding issue.