Prism Cards
A simple, powerful project management workspace inside your editor.
Stay organized. Work smarter. Build faster.
About
Prism Cards is a lightweight, offline-first project management extension for Visual Studio Code. Organize tasks, track progress, and collaborate with your team without leaving your editor.
No accounts required. No unnecessary complexity. Just a clean workspace built for productivity.
Features
- Kanban Boards — Organize tasks into To Do, In Progress, and Done.
- Task Management — Priorities, tags, assignees, checklists, and notes.
- Multiple Canvases — Manage different projects in separate workspaces.
- Drag & Drop — Move tasks between lanes effortlessly.
- Canvas Sharing — Invite teammates using unique join codes.
- Live Sync — Collaborate in real time with a configured server.
- Offline Support — Store and manage projects locally as JSON files.
- Minimal Interface — Clean, responsive, and designed for focus.
Installation
- Open Visual Studio Code.
- Open Extensions (
Ctrl+Shift+X).
- Search for Prism Cards.
- Click Install.
Alternatively, install manually using a .vsix file.
Getting Started
Prism Cards automatically opens after installation.
You can also open it through the Command Palette:
Ctrl+Shift+P → Prism Cards: Open Board
Creating a Canvas
- Run
Prism Cards: Create Canvas.
- Enter a canvas name.
- Start adding lanes and task cards.
Sharing & Joining
- Share — Generate a unique code to invite teammates.
- Join — Enter a shared canvas code to collaborate.
- Sync — Changes synchronize automatically when connected.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
| Open Board |
Open your workspace |
| Create Canvas |
Create a new canvas |
| Join Canvas with Code |
Join a shared canvas |
| Create Canvas Code |
Generate a sharing code |
| Leave Canvas |
Leave the current canvas |
| Toggle Canvas Visibility |
Show or hide the canvas |
All commands are available through the Command Palette under Prism Cards.
Storage & Sync
Prism Cards saves your data locally, allowing you to work offline.
Optional server synchronization enables shared canvases, collaborative task management, and synced notes.
Troubleshooting
| Issue |
Solution |
| Board won't open |
Run Developer: Reload Window |
| Icon missing |
Reinstall the extension |
| Invalid join code |
Double-check the code |
| Missing data |
Check your extension's local storage |
| Sync issues |
Check your connection |
License
MIT License
Prism Cards — Organize your workflow. Stay in your flow.