How to Build Your Own Zenhub
Replace Zenhub with a custom build. Project Management for GitHub Teams
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 32 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
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Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 32 features
Automation(7 features)
AI-generated acceptance criteria for issues
AI-powered sprint review capabilities
AI-assisted issue labeling to reduce manual work
AI automation that handles routine tasks, sprint planning assistance, and AI-generated summaries
Automates progress tracking based on daily GitHub activity, reducing manual updates
+2 more in this category
Security(7 features)
Comprehensive administrative controls and security features
Security feature for verifying email domains
Advanced identity and access management for enterprise users
Single sign-on authentication via Google
Advanced permission controls for pipelines
+2 more in this category
Reporting(6 features)
Control Chart, Cumulative Flow, GitHub Insights reports
Advanced reporting taps directly into GitHub data, providing real-time, actionable insights including Engineering Investment Report (EIR) for in-depth analysis
Sprint reports for tracking team progress
In-depth analysis providing strategic decision-making insights for resource allocation
Insights into sprint performance and team productivity
+1 more in this category
Planning(4 features)
Estimation tracking for issues and tasks
Enhanced Kanban boards with WIP limits and workflow automation
Estimation tool for team planning and sprint planning
Comprehensive roadmapping capabilities within the GitHub ecosystem with real-time updates
Project Organization(3 features)
Create and manage epics for organizing large bodies of work
Seamlessly manage Sub-issue-based Objectives → Projects → Epics → Tasks → Sub-tasks in perfect harmony with GitHub
Create and manage sub-issues within parent issues
Integration(2 features)
Bidirectional synchronization with GitHub ensuring no syncing delays or data inconsistencies
Deep integration with GitHub allowing seamless project management without leaving the GitHub environment
Tracking(2 features)
Track dependencies between issues and tasks across teams
Real-time tracking and visibility into work being done in GitHub with actionable insights
Learning(1 features)
Interactive demo showing hierarchy, GitHub integration, AI, and automation capabilities
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 32 features at very easy complexity.