This Docker Compose configuration sets up Kaneo with Tailscale as a sidecar container to securely manage and access your self-hosted project management platform over a private Tailscale network. By integrating Tailscale, you ensure that your Kaneo instance is only accessible to authorized devices within your Tailscale network, keeping your tasks, projects, and team discussions private.
Kaneo is an open-source, self-hosted project management platform focused on simplicity, clean UI, and efficient workflows. Designed as an alternative to tools like Trello or Linear, Kaneo offers a modern and distraction-free environment to manage tasks, organize projects, and collaborate with your team. You can self-host and fully customize the platform to match your workflow—no vendor lock-in, no subscriptions.
- Project & Task Boards – Kanban-style boards for managing tasks and workflows.
- Clean & Fast UI – Minimalist design focused on usability and speed.
- Self-Hosted & Customizable – Deploy on your own infrastructure and modify freely.
- Privacy-First – No tracking, no external dependencies.
- Secure Access with Tailscale – Limit access to authorized devices in your private network.
In this setup, the tailscale-kaneo service runs Tailscale, which manages secure networking for the Kaneo service. The kaneo service uses the Tailscale network stack via Docker's network_mode: service: configuration. This ensures that Kaneo’s web interface is only accessible through the Tailscale network (or locally, if preferred), adding a strong layer of privacy and security to your self-hosted project management platform.