One Place to Manage Everything
IDEA Base unifies AI-native project management, backlog items, client portals, and a service desk in one tool — total visibility from first commit to customer ticket. GitHub-native, no per-seat pricing.
Projects, backlog items, and customer tickets in one connected system — not five disconnected tools.
> Finished the token-refresh fix — opened PR #214. ⏺ idea-base - update_task_status (MCP)(task_id: 318, status: "done") ⎿ Task 318 status updated to "done". Broadcast to all connected users. ⏺ idea-base - log_time (MCP)(task_id: 318, minutes: 45) ⎿ Logged 45 minutes to task 318. ⏺ idea-base - create_task (MCP)(project_id: 27, title: "Add token-rotation tests") ⎿ Created task #322 — status: todo. # the dev just kept coding. IDEA Base updated itself.
- Status updates itselfTasks flip to done the moment the work lands — no standup, no nagging.
- Time without timesheetsMinutes logged straight from the PR. Billable data you can actually trust.
- Nothing slipsFollow-ups become tracked tasks the instant they're mentioned.
Your developer's AI writes tasks, status, and time to IDEA Base through MCP — while they stay in Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf. Nobody updates a PM tool.
For Developers
- AI generates tasks from requirements in seconds
- Manage backlog items and incidents alongside your project tasks — no separate tool
- Client portal: customers view progress and report issues without touching your dev tools
- MCP integration: manage tasks without leaving your terminal
- AI verifies PRs against acceptance criteria
- No status meetings — your work speaks for itself
For Leaders & PMs
- Project health badges: red, yellow, green at a glance
- One-click AI executive summaries — included on Business, credit-priced elsewhere
- Standup intelligence surfaces blockers before the meeting
- Burndown charts with completion predictions
- Accurate time data you can actually bill from
Developers Love It Because It Doesn't Slow Them Down
Zero-friction task management that fits how developers already work.
AI Task Generation
Paste requirements, upload a .docx/.txt/.md/.pdf doc (scanned or image-only PDFs still need a manual paste), or link a GitHub issue. Get structured tasks with acceptance criteria and time estimates in seconds. Or import GitHub issues as tasks directly for an unmodified copy.
MCP Terminal Integration
Manage tasks directly from Claude Code, Cursor, or Windsurf. Status updates happen while your developers code.
Smart Time Tracking
Time entries are automatically suggested when PRs merge, once your GitHub webhook is connected. Developers confirm with one click instead of filling out timesheets.
Completion Verification
AI reviews PR diffs against acceptance criteria. Developers get documented proof their work is complete.
GitHub Native
Connect repos, import issues, link PRs. Regression alerts when changes affect completed work — automatically once your GitHub webhook is connected, or run on demand from any linked PR — setup guide.
Clean Interface
No swimlanes, no bloat. List view, drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts. Built by developers, for developers.
Leaders Love It Because It Shows Them Everything
Real-time project visibility without interrupting your team.
Project Health Scoring
Every project gets a red, yellow, or green health badge. See which projects need attention without asking anyone.
Executive Summaries
Generate an AI portfolio summary in one click — 30 seconds to know where everything stands. Forward it to your VP. Included on Business; credit-priced on other plans.
Standup Intelligence
Automatically surfaces blockers, stalled tasks, and scope creep before the standup. Facilitators run focused 5-minute meetings.
Burndown & Velocity
Real burndown charts with predicted completion dates. Know if the project will finish on time before it's too late.
Accurate Time Data
Time entries suggested from git activity, once your GitHub webhook is connected. The data is real because developers don't have to remember to enter it.
No Per-Seat Licensing
Unlimited users on Team and Business plans. Add 50 people after an acquisition in 5 minutes, not 3 months.
Service Desk & Help Desk — ITSM Without the Per-Seat Tax
A built-in help desk with AI-assisted triage — where requesters are always free and only the agents who work tickets count.
Incident & Request Intake
Teammates submit incidents and service requests directly; customers reach the queue via GitHub sync. Requesters are always free — they count as viewers, never as billed seats.
AI Ticket Triage
AI triage classifies and prioritises tickets using your linked codebase, knowledge base, and project history — not a generic bot that doesn't know your stack.
Knowledge Base
Read and author articles, with AI-assisted KB generation on the full module. Deflect repeat tickets without standing up a separate wiki.
SLAs & Problem Management
P1–P4 SLA tiers, rule-based problem linking, and escalation routing — the ITSM workflows you need, none of the enterprise overhead.
Set Up in 5 Minutes, Not 5 Weeks
No implementation consultants. No training sessions. No migration nightmares.
Create Workspace
Sign up, name your workspace, invite your team. Self-serve checkout — no sales call required, even for Business.
Import or Generate
Paste requirements or upload a .docx/.txt/.md doc and AI generates tasks. Or connect GitHub and import existing issues as-is. Or both.
Developers Connect
One command to add the MCP integration. Tasks update as developers work — no tool switching required.
Leaders Get Visibility
Health badges and standup intelligence update automatically; generate an executive summary in one click. No setup, no configuration.
The Project Management Tool Your Developers Will Actually Use
Because if they don't use it, your data is worthless. IDEA Base integrates into the developer's terminal so updates happen as a side effect of working — not as a separate chore.