# Introduction

Windshift is a complete work management platform—boards, backlogs, time tracking, test management—in a single binary you download and run.

## Why Windshift?

- **Self-hosted**: Your server, your data. No cloud dependency.
- **Fast**: Go backend with Svelte frontend. Instant response times.
- **Simple**: Clean interface, no training required.
- **Free**: Open source under AGPL. No per-user fees.

## Features

Windshift includes everything you need for project management:

- Kanban boards with WIP limits
- Backlog prioritization
- Custom workflows
- Time tracking
- Test management
- Customer portals
- Story mapping
- Calendar view
- Custom fields
- Real-time updates

## Next Steps

- [Quick Start](/docs/getting-started/quick-start) - Get Windshift running in 60 seconds
- [Configuration](/docs/configuration/options) - Configure Windshift for your needs