Overview
Kanban boards let you visualize work as cards in columns. Drag cards between columns to update their status. Gainable makes it easy to add kanban boards to any app.Requesting a kanban board
Simply describe what you want:What you get
When you request a kanban board, Gainable creates:- Columns based on your status options
- Cards for each item showing key information
- Drag-and-drop to move cards between columns
- Real-time sync so all users see changes
- Column counts showing how many items are in each column
Defining columns
Columns typically correspond to status values. Be explicit:Card content
Specify what information appears on each card:- Primary field (name/title)
- Status or category badge
- Key details (date, assignee, etc.)
Common patterns
Task board
Deal pipeline
Hiring tracker
Customization
Column colors
Column actions
Card actions
Sublabels
Sorting within columns
By default, cards maintain their order. You can request ordering:Real-time updates
Kanban boards update in real-time:- Card moves appear instantly for all users
- New cards show up when created
- Edited cards refresh with new content
- Deleted cards disappear
When you drag a card, the change is saved immediately and all connected users see the move in real-time.
Filtering
Add filters to focus on specific cards:Multiple boards
You can have multiple kanban views:Best practices
Limit columns to 4-7
Limit columns to 4-7
Too many columns make the board hard to use. Combine similar statuses if needed.
Keep card content concise
Keep card content concise
Show only essential info on cards. Details can go in a detail view on click.
Use meaningful column names
Use meaningful column names
“In Progress” is clearer than “Stage 2”
Consider column colors
Consider column colors
Colors help users quickly identify stages. Green for done, yellow for in progress, etc.
Combining with other features
Charts
List view toggle
Filters
Example: Complete task board
Learn more
Real-time updates
How sync works
Views
Other view types