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Purpose of this project
This project focuses on further improving OpenProject's support for agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
Product vision
Here you can find a detailed vision for agile way of working within OpenProject.
Blog article: https://www.openproject.org/blog/future-of-agile-work/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hNBAhBHpHk
Project goals
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Better support for agile artefacts and ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives)
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Sprint scheduling, start and completion (incl. sprint status)
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Improved backlog view
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Automated backlog (showing per default all work packages from the project, except closed and rejected work packages)
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Further improvements for agile boards aligned with agile principles
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Swimlanes
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Quick filters
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Status mapping
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Automated sprint boards
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Establish agile reports to measure team health and maturity in order to boost continuous improvements
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burnup charts
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burndown charts
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velocity charts
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number of cards planned, added, completed
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Status
The backlog and sprints page are continuously being improved with each version; providing stronger support for agile-oriented teams.
Since version 17.9
- A search box and filters are now available in the Backlogs view to support backlog refinement and sprint planning.
Since version 17.8
- Changes to Backlog buckets are now recorded under the Activity tab
Since version 17.7
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It's now possible to add existing work packages to a sprint, backlog bucket or backlog inbox.
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Multi-select for All sprints and All backlog buckets filters.
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Multiple active sprints as an Enterprise add-on
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On future releases:
Version 18.0 is scheduled for release on 12.02.2026, introducing new and improved agile reporting features.
A blogpost and a video on the future of agile reporting have also been published to inform users' on what's coming next and to build anticipation.
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