Question 1

What databases does Vikunja support?

Accepted Answer

Vikunja supports SQLite (default, zero-config), MySQL/MariaDB, and PostgreSQL. SQLite is fine for personal use or small teams. For larger deployments with concurrent users, PostgreSQL or MariaDB is recommended. You configure the database in vikunja's config.yml or via environment variables in the Docker Compose file.

Question 2

How does CalDAV sync work with Vikunja?

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Vikunja includes a built-in CalDAV server. In your CalDAV-compatible app (Thunderbird, Apple Calendar, GNOME Calendar), add a new CalDAV account pointing to http://your-server:3456/dav. Use your Vikunja username and password. After syncing, your tasks and their due dates appear as calendar events. Changes in either direction sync automatically.

Question 3

Can I import tasks from Todoist or Trello?

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Yes. Vikunja has a built-in migration tool under Settings → Migration. It supports importing from Todoist (via API token), Trello (via API key), Microsoft To-Do (via OAuth), and Vikunja export files. The importer preserves task names, due dates, labels, and lists. Some advanced features like Trello Power-Ups may not transfer perfectly.

Question 4

Is there a mobile app for Vikunja?

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Vikunja's web UI is mobile-responsive and works well in mobile browsers. There is an official Android app (Vikunja on F-Droid and Google Play) that connects to your self-hosted instance. An iOS app exists in the community. Alternatively, add your Vikunja URL to your phone's home screen as a PWA for a near-native experience.

Question 5

How do I share a project with my team?

Accepted Answer

In Vikunja, go to the project settings and add team members by their username or invite them via link. You can assign read, write, or admin permissions per user. For larger organizations, create Teams under the admin panel and assign teams to projects in bulk. Users need accounts on your Vikunja instance — there is no guest access without accounts.

Question 6

What's the difference between Vikunja and Plane?

Accepted Answer

Vikunja is a general-purpose task and project manager with personal and team use cases, CalDAV sync, and a clean UI. Plane is developer-focused with sprints, cycles, roadmaps, GitHub/GitLab integration, and issue tracking workflows similar to Jira. Choose Vikunja for general task management and to-do lists; choose Plane if your team does software development and needs a Jira replacement.

Question 7

Can I use the Vikunja API for automation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vikunja exposes a full REST API documented at /api/v1/docs (Swagger UI). You can create tasks, update due dates, assign users, and manage projects programmatically. Generate API tokens in your account settings under API Tokens. This makes Vikunja a natural integration target for n8n workflows, custom scripts, or CI/CD pipelines that need to create tasks automatically.

Question 8

How do I update Vikunja to the latest version?

Accepted Answer

Run docker compose pull && docker compose up -d in your Vikunja directory to pull the latest image and restart the containers. Vikunja handles database migrations automatically on startup. Your task data in the database volume is not affected by image updates. Check the Vikunja GitHub releases page for breaking changes before updating major versions.

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