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Up to three tools. The table shows the data as-is, without picking a “best”.
| Field | Backlog.md | Task | Lazygit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal, Codex, Claude Code, Cursor | Universal, GitHub | Universal |
| Local support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 7130 | 16276 | 83385 |
| Last activity | — | — | October 15, 2026 |
| Install complexity | Easy — npm, Bun, Homebrew, or Nix | سهل / Easy | سهل للتثبيت؛ يحتاج معرفة Git / Easy to install; Git knowledge required |
| Category | Multi-Agent, Git, Workflow | Workflow, DevOps | Code Review, Git |
| Best use | Best for an individual developer or small team using coding agents and wanting to review the specification and plan before code. It keeps tasks, acceptance criteria, and decisions inside the project and exposes them through CLI, a local browser, or MCP. It is not a replacement for a centralized enterprise SaaS board with organization-wide permissions and reporting. | Best for a developer or small team whose project commands span languages, folders, and tools. It provides documented entry points that people and agents can use and review in Git. Existing scripts may be enough for a simple project; Task does not install project tools or sandbox their commands. | Best for a solo developer or small team that works from the terminal and wants focused, reviewable commits. It helps select changes and open another branch in a separate working folder. It does not replace tests or Git knowledge; your editor interface may already be enough. |