Hexfield Deck is for Kanban lovers and Markdown believers

Description and use

Hexfield Deck turns Markdown task lists into an interactive Kanban board inside VS Code, keeping the .md file as the single source of truth.

Problem

Users want a Kanban board that stays in plain Markdown files, avoiding proprietary tools and allowing fast keyboard workflow.

Outcome

Users can manage tasks entirely in plain Markdown, enjoy a live Kanban view, and keep full control over the file without vendor lock‑in.

Workflow

• Create a Markdown file with Hexfield syntax (checkboxes, tags, dates, priorities).
• Open the file in VS Code and launch Hexfield Deck extension.
• View the board: columns (To Do, In Progress, Done) and optional swimlanes from headings.
• Drag cards between columns to toggle checkbox state; drag between swimlanes to move sections. Right‑click cards to edit title, date, priority, etc. without leaving the file.
• Edit the Markdown directly; changes sync live to the board. Use keyboard shortcuts (e.g., / for in‑progress, !!! for high priority) for fast text editing. Optional: install Hexfield Text to color‑code syntax in the editor.
• Save the .md file; the board remains consistent across sessions and editors.

Evidence

Hexfield Deck takes a Markdown planner and turns it into an interactive Kanban board inside VS Code.

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Dragging cards between columns changes their checkbox state. Dragging between swimlanes moves the task to another Markdown section.

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Hexfield Text activates specifically for Hexfield planner files identified by type: hexfield-planner in their frontmatter.

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