Issues that belong to teams, not repositories.
Repolaris organizes work around teams, not code. Define workflows that match your process. Track issues with readable keys like ENG-123. Plan sprints, create views, and collaborate in real-time.
Why teams matter
Traditional tools force issues into repositories. But work doesn't always map to code that cleanly. Repolaris organizes issues around teams—the people who actually do the work.
- Issues can span multiple repositories
- Teams have their own workflows and settings
- Clear ownership and accountability
- Readable issue keys: ENG-123, OPS-45, DESIGN-8
Team Workspace
Inbox
New issues that need triage
Active
Work currently in progress
Backlog
Prioritized future work
Archive
Completed and closed issues
Powerful issues
Default workflow: Triage → Backlog → Unstarted → Started → In Review → Completed → Canceled
Rich Issue Tracking
Customizable workflows
Define states that match your process. Not just "open" and "closed".
Sub-issues
Break complex work into manageable pieces. Track progress at every level.
Relations
Blocks, blocked by, related to, duplicate of, parent/child connections.
Custom fields
Add fields specific to your workflow. (Enterprise)
Issue Details
Markdown descriptions
Rich formatting with full Markdown support.
Priority levels
Urgent, High, Medium, Low, None.
Estimates & due dates
Plan and track deadlines.
Labels & assignees
Categorize and assign ownership.
Real-time Kanban boards
Live updates
See changes as they happen. Drag a card and everyone sees it move—instantly.
Concurrent editing
Multiple team members can reorganize the board simultaneously. No conflicts.
Presence indicators
See who's viewing the board right now.
Columns & swimlanes
Customize to match your workflow. Group by assignee or priority.
WIP limits
Set work-in-progress limits. Visual indicators when exceeded.
Planning tools
Cycles (Sprints)
- Flexible duration: 1-week, 2-week, or custom
- Capacity planning: See how much work fits
- Automatic rollover: Unfinished work moves forward
- Progress tracking: Burndown and burnup charts
Views
- Personal views: Your own saved filters
- Team views: Shared with your team
- Organization views: Visible across the org
- Multiple types: List, board, table, timeline (coming)
Initiatives
- Cross-team alignment: Span multiple teams
- Progress rollup: See aggregate completion
- Roadmap visibility: Communicate what's coming
Deep Git connection
While issues belong to teams, they connect naturally to code.
Linked repositories
Associate issues with relevant repos.
Branch creation
Create branches directly from issues.
PR references
Fixes ENG-123links and updates automatically.Commit tracking
See commits related to an issue.
Status Automation
- Issues update when linked PRs are opened
- Issues close when linked PRs merge
- CI status visible on related issues
How we compare
| Feature | Repolaris | Linear | GitHub | Jira |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team-centric model | — | — | ||
| Readable issue keys | — | |||
| Custom workflows | Limited | |||
| Real-time boards | — | — | ||
| Sub-issues | — | |||
| Integrated with Git | — | — | ||
| Integrated CI/CD | — | — |
Why teams switch
From Jira
- Faster, more responsive interface
- Native Git integration
- No context switching
- Modern design
From GitHub Issues
- Team-centric organization
- Readable issue keys
- Custom workflows
- Real-time boards
From Linear
- Integrated Git hosting
- Built-in CI/CD
- EU data residency
- Self-hosted option