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🚀 OpenProject 17.4 has been released.
Highlights include support for importing basic custom fields with the Jira Migrator, backlog buckets and improved workflow configuration.
It also includes several security fixes.
See our Release Notes:
➡ https://www.openproject.org/docs/release-notes/17-4-0/#OpenProject #OpenSource #JiraMigration #Community #FOSS #Release #NewRelease #SoftwareDevelopment #Migration
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Migration is an essential part of any Jira exit. That’s why we’re excited that the #JiraMigrator will become officially available this Wednesday with OpenProject 17.4 🚀.
Released in Beta, it will already support real migration scenarios and will continue to improve together with our Community.
With version 17.4, it also supports the import of basic custom fields. Learn more:
🔗 https://www.openproject.org/blog/jira-migrator-custom-fields
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Would you like a glimpse behind the scenes of our #remote working culture? 🎬
At OpenProject, we work fully remote but still, we are all connected by purpose and achieving great milestones together.
➡️ You will find it out more in our recent blog article: https://www.openproject.org/blog/work-anywhere-remote/
Also, feel free to share your experiences in the comments! ⬇️
#OpenSource #FOSS #RemoteWork #RemoteJobs #AsyncWork #WorkCulture #Community #OpenProject
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We’re growing our team as we build the leading open source solution for collaborative project management.
We’re currently hiring:
• Senior Product Manager
• Senior Account Manager Europe
• Senior Full-Stack DevelopersWe’re a remote-first, international, diverse team.
If you care about open source, meaningful work, and building software that has real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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For us at OpenProject, our #Community plays a crucial role. It is not a passive audience, but an active part of our development and product process. 💬
In our latest blog article, we take a closer look at how you can contribute and become part of the open source Community of OpenProject.
➡️ https://www.openproject.org/blog/open-source-community/
#OpenSource #OpenProject #GetInvolved #DigitalSovereignty #ContributeToOpenSource
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🚀 #OpenProject 17.3 is released, improving #agile work from planning to execution:
🔹 Dedicated sprint objects
🔸 All work packages visible on Backlogs
🔹 Automatic sprint board creation
🔸 In-place editing of project attributes on the Project Overview page
🔹 Sharing of meeting templates (Basic plan and higher)And there is more. As always, please see our release notes for a full overview:
➡️ https://www.openproject.org/docs/release-notes/17-3-0/#ProjectManagement #OpenSource #Release #Community#Boards #Backlogs #Sprints
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Introducing Lucas, an Account Manager at OpenProject!
Lucas is a dedicated point of contact for our customers, combining strong product knowledge with a genuine commitment to helping teams succeed. Always approachable and solution-oriented, he works closely with customers to strengthen engagement, provide guidance, and ensure long-term success with OpenProject.
We are beyond happy to have you in our team!
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❤️ Happy I Love Free Software Day!
OpenProject is fully GPLv3 Free Software – across all editions.
But free software doesn’t maintain itself. It takes dedicated maintainers, contributors, and long-term commitment.
Thank you to everyone who makes it possible 💙
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OpenProject 17.1 is now available. This release introduces several important improvements, including:
🧙♂️ Automated project initiation requests (Enterprise add-on).
✅️ Meetings: add new or existing work packages as outcomes.
🗓 Meetings: show iCal responses in OpenProject.
🎨 Attribute highlighting – released to Community version.
➡ Read more about OpenProject 17.1 in our release notes: https://www.openproject.org/docs/release-notes/17-1-0/
#OpenSource #ProjectManagement #OpenProject #Release #Community #PM2 #Meetings
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Looking for the “right” project initiation doc? This can feel like detective work. 🕵♀️
Which is why we plan to release a guided project initiation workflow (Enterprise add-on) with an auto-created work package + PDF artifact.
Especially for 🇪🇺 #PM2 / 🇩🇪 #PMflex
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Looking back: OpenProject in 2025
A year of shared responsibility and intentional optimism.
Together with our team, Community, partners, and users, we delivered 28 releases, strengthened open and sovereign collaboration, and focused on impact in everything we do.
👉 https://www.openproject.org/blog/highlights-2025/
#OpenProject #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #OpenCollaboration #Community
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📅 OpenProject 17.0 is planned for January 14, 2026. This release introduces the first step toward real-time collaboration in OpenProject, starting with a redesigned Documents module.
Teams will edit together, link work packages inline, and work in a distraction-free environment. 🤩
Discover what’s coming and what it means for you: https://www.openproject.org/blog/real-time-collaboration-in-documents/
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Great first day at OSXP in Paris! 🇫🇷
Lots of interest in open and sovereign collaboration with OpenProject and @xwiki.
We’re looking forward to Day 2 and continuing the conversations.
Come visit us at booth 3C17 today!
#OSXP2025 #OpenSourceExperience #OpenSource #OSXP #OpenProject
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🇫🇷 Great start to our week in Paris!
Robin Wagner’s talk at Nextcloud Enterprise Day drew strong interest around open, sovereign alternatives with OpenProject, @nextcloud & @xwiki
We’re carrying that energy into OSXP on Dec 10–11, come meet us at Cité des Sciences!
#OpenSource #OpenProject #Nextcloud #XWiki #OSXP #OpenSourceExperience #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #ProjectManagement #Paris #openDesk #NextcloudEnterpriseDay
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On International Volunteer Day we celebrate the passion and engagement that make so much good possible.
Thank you to everyone who gives their time for something meaningful and to our Community for finding bugs, translating and supporting others. 🌍
#IWD2025 #InternationalVolunteerDay #OpenProject #Volunteering #Community #OpenSource #InternationalVolunteerDay2025
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Join our webinar tomorrow!
Learn how to move from Atlassian Data Center to a fully open source, European alternative with OpenProject + @xwiki
📅 Nov 19, 15:00 CET
Register: https://www.openproject.org/webinars/atlassian-data-center-eol
#OpenSource #Atlassian #ProjectManagement #OpenProject #XWiki #DataSovereignty #CollaborationTools #DigitalSovereignty #Webinar #EUtech #OnPremise #Migration
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Öffentliche Projekte. Europäische Standards.
Ein Tool: OpenProject. 🇪🇺✨🎥 Jetzt ansehen und mehr erfahren!
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💰 Rising prices. Forced cloud migration. Vendor lock-in.
With Atlassian’s new direction, many organizations are losing control over their tools and their budgets.
And while #Atlassian has been steadily raising prices, open source has grown into a powerful alternative.
Learn how #OpenProject and other open source tools like @xwiki , @nextcloud or @collabora empower you to stay in charge:
🔎 https://www.openproject.org/blog/atlassian-alternative/
#OpenSource #CostEfficiency #Transparency #DigitalSovereignty #JiraAlternative
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📚 Yesterday was #WorldTeachersDay – a perfect moment to honor educators and their lasting impact.
At #OpenProject, we are delighted that many universities and research institutions choose our open source software to manage their projects efficiently and transparently.
Discover how we support academic and research teams in their project work:
➡️ https://www.openproject.org/project-management-universities-research/
#Education #HigherEd #OpenSource #OpenSourceEducation #UniversityResearch
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🇪🇺🇩🇪 Across Europe, public administrations are modernizing project management. In Germany, this has led to the #PMflex standard — supported by #OpenProject.
🔗 Discover how OpenProject supports PMflex-compliant project management in public administration: https://www.openproject.org/pmflex/
🇩🇪 https://www.openproject.org/de/pmflex/#PublicSector #OpenSource #ProjectManagement #DigitalAdministration #ÖffentlicherDienst #Projektmanagement #DigitaleVerwaltung #PortfolioManagement
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📊 Managing #programmes in the public sector means keeping the big picture in focus: coordinating projects, managing risks, and proving benefits.
🛠️ With OpenProject, programme managers get the central cockpit they need, fully aligned with PM² and PMflex standards.
Our latest blog article introduces 7 features that help administrations steer complex programmes successfully.
➡️ https://www.openproject.org/blog/programme-management/
#PublicSector #ProgrammeManagement #DigitalAdministration #PM2 #PMflex #OpenProject
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OpenProject 16.2 has been live since last week!
Have you explored the new features yet?
🎥 Watch the release video to make the most of it — from the refreshed design and smarter time tracking to accessibility improvements and beyond.
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How do public institutions manage complex projects while staying in control of their data?
💡 With #OpenProject. All in one system.
See how public sector teams across Europe — including the City of Chemnitz, FITKO, and the Brandenburg State Parliament — use OpenProject to collaborate, document outcomes, and work transparently.
🔗 Read the article: https://www.openproject.org/blog/public-sector-project-management-case-studies/
#PublicSector #DigitalSovereignty #OpenSource #ProjectManagement #GovTech #PMFlex
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OpenProject 16.2 is Coming Soon!
Get a first look at what’s new in our upcoming release.
• New design and improved navigation
• Enhanced PDF exports for work packages
• Accessibility improvements
• SCIM server API (Enterprise add-on)
…with even more improvements coming in the new release.🗓️ Mark your calendar — OpenProject 16.2 launches on July 16.
#OpenSource #ProjectManagement #OpenProject #SCIM #Accessibility
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✅️ Successful #meetings are more than discussions. They are about #outcomes you can prove at any time. With OpenProject, you document decisions audit-proof: from agendas to responsibilities, linked tasks, and now structured PDF exports – ready for printing, if needed.
A game changer not only for the public sector.
👉 https://www.openproject.org/blog/meetings-document-print/#OpenProject #Meetings #PublicSector #AuditProof #OpenSource
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🇪🇺 For a sovereign digital Europe, collaboration between public institutions and open source communities is key.
Next week, we’ll join #HackDays in Paris (June 2–4), organized by #DINUM.Our goal: integrate task management into #Docs, the French open source note-taking tool.
🔗 Learn more about our mission (French 🇫🇷 version available):
https://www.openproject.org/blog/hack-days-hackathon-2025/#OpenProject #OpenSource #HackDays2025 #PublicSector #DigitalSovereignty #Hackathon #openDesk
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📢 Are you and your team speaking the same language in #ProjectManagement?
We’ve created a practical terminology guide to help teams align — covering #milestones, #dependencies, #relations, #wikis, and more.
It’s a great resource for onboarding or brushing up.
See 👉 https://www.openproject.org/blog/project-management-terminology/
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🏛️ Municipalities across 🇪🇺 Europe struggle with internal coordination, complaints & maintenance — especially when relying on emails and spreadsheets.
Our new blog post shows how OpenProject is used as a digital ticket system in the public sector, based on the example of a 🇩🇪 German city administration:
🔗 https://www.openproject.org/blog/ticket-management-city-administration/
#OpenProject #PublicSector #DigitalAdministration #TicketManagement #OpenSource
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🎉We are excited to share that OpenProject has been recognized as a top-rated project management tool by Gartner!
A big thank you to our users for your feedback and support — your input helps us continuously improve and provide a powerful, open source project management solution.
Read more about it here:
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🆕 We released OpenProject 15.4.2 today. This release contains several bug fixes and we highly recommend updating to the newest version.
See our release notes for details: https://openproject.org/docs/release-notes/15-4-2/
#OpenProject #ProjectManagement #Release #OpenSource #PatchRelease
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🆕 We just released OpenProject 15.4.1. The release contains several bug fixes and we highly recommend updating to the newest version.
See our release notes for details: https://www.openproject.org/docs/release-notes/15-4-1/
#OpenProject #ProjectManagement #Release #OpenSource #PatchRelease
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Simplify procurement in the public sector with OpenProjects EVB-IT contract template
Public administrations in Germany must navigate strict procurement regulations when acquiring IT solutions. The #EVB-IT contracts (Ergänzende Vertragsbedingungen für die Beschaffung von IT-Leistungen) provide a standardized legal framework.
At OpenProject, we support public institutions by offering an EVB-IT service contract (Type B), making the procurement process easy.
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🏛️ Agile in public administration? – Yes, that's possible!
Sometimes, rigid structures make agility seem impossible for public institutions, but hybrid project management makes it easier to get started. Boards, dailys & retrospectives can help bring flexibility while keeping structure.
🔗 Learn now how to start working agile in public administration: https://www.openproject.org/blog/agile-administration-public-sector/
#PublicSector #Agile #DigitalAdministration #OpenSource #ProjectManagement #TaskManagement
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Do you know the #OpenProject #GitLab integration yet?
:fosstodon: "GitLab and OpenProject are both open source, which makes them a very attractive combination. One provides the features that the other doesn’t have. It's a classic 1 + 1 = 3 situation."
– Wieland Lindenthal, OpenProject co-founderThis integration started as a plugin from the Community, for the Community. 🌱
Learn more about it here: https://www.openproject.org/integrations/gitlab/
#ProjectManagement #Integrations #Collaboration #Development #FOSS
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📝 Manually naming work packages can lead to inconsistencies and errors.
With one of our next releases, OpenProject will allow you to #automatically generate work package subjects — ensuring accuracy and saving time. 🤩
Using customizable patterns, subjects will be generated based on key attributes you define as an admin.
Learn how this feature helps keep teams organized and workflows aligned:
👉https://www.openproject.org/blog/automatically-generated-work-package-subjects/#OpenProject #ProjectManagement #Automation #TimeManagement #OpenSource
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🛠️ Managing software development is complex—tasks pile up, code reviews need attention, and keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming.
The #OpenProject GitHub integration streamlines workflows by linking GitHub pull requests directly to work packages.
👉 Learn more about the OpenProject GitHub integration: https://www.openproject.org/integrations/github/
#GitHub #OpenSource #Integrations #ProjectManagement #SoftwareDevelopment
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🌟 What’s planned for #OpenProject in 2025?
Staying true to our #OpenSource values, we’re sharing our roadmap with complete #transparency. Features and dates may evolve, but here’s a glimpse:
📊 Project #portfolio management: e.g. Prioritization tools, lifecycle stages, and more.
🤝 #Collaboration: e.g. Advanced meeting tools, private work packages.
🔗 Planned #integrations: XWiki, Element, and SCIM API.
📱 Mobile #app
👉 Read more: https://www.openproject.org/blog/roadmap-2025/
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🔧 Is your workflow missing a piece?
#Integrations make all the difference, connecting the tools you rely on to streamline your project management. OpenProject offers some great integrations, including popular open source solutions, so you can build workflows that work for you.
👉 Discover integrations already available and what’s on the horizon: https://www.openproject.org/integrations/
#OpenProject #OpenSource #ProjectManagement #TaskManagement #RepositoryManagement #Plugins #FileStorages #openDesk
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💠 The Art of Writing Meets the Art of Teamwork 💠
Marketing is often about storytelling, and today, we lived it. Our remote team came together in person to collaborate, brainstorm, and turn ideas into action.
Meetings like these remind us how powerful it is to exchange ideas face-to-face and turn visions into reality.
What’s your favorite part of reconnecting with your team in person? Let us know below! 👇
#OpenProject #Opensource #MarketingTeam #RemoteWork #Teamwork
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💬 We’ve listened to your feedback! Updates to #progress #tracking in version 14.6 are coming next week. The % Complete field is now manually editable again, plus new admin options for more flexibible progress tracking.
If you use our progress tracking, we advise reading this detailed article from our product team:
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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀
We’ve just launched our brand-new Roadmap page on our website!
Stay updated on our upcoming features, improvements, and future plans.
👉 Take a look at the roadmap now: https://www.openproject.org/roadmap/
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Eager to combine your passion for customer success with a thriving open source project?
We’re on a mission to build the leading open source project management platform, and we’re looking for a passionate Account Manager to join our growing team! 🌍
Fluency in English and German, strong communication skills, and a passion for open source are key.
Check out the details and join us in shaping the future of project management software. 💻
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We are thrilled to announce that OpenProject has been recognized as one of the top-rated affordable Project Management Software solutions by Software Advice ! 🚀 Thanks to our incredible team, community and loyal users for making this possible.
https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/affordable-project-management-software/
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🌟 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we may not be wrapping gifts or arranging bouquets, but we want to turn the spotlight on our incredible team.
To each team member: Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed.
This is more than a shout out; it's a heartfelt thank you to an outstanding team of individuals. Your hard work, passion, and teamwork truly set the standard.Thank you for being the heart and soul of OpenProject. 💙
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💡 How to: Precise permission management with OpenProject💡
Navigate the complexities of project permissions effortlessly! With OpenProject, you can activate roles at #project level that have very granular permissions. On the other hand, you can also manage permissions at #task level using the #Share feature.
➡ https://www.openproject.org/blog/permission-management-share/
#OpenProject #ProjectManagement #OpenSource #PermissionManagement #DigitalTransformation #DataSecurity
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🔒 Sunday is Data Privacy Day! 🔒
In a time where digital privacy is more important than ever, our commitment to keeping your data safe and confidential stands strong.
🌟 Reflect on our data privacy journey, first shared a year ago, and understand how we continuously work to protect your information: https://www.openproject.org/blog/openproject-commitment-data-privacy/
Your trust in us is our highest honor. 🛡️
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🤔 Which project management methodologies work best with OpenProject? 💡
Let’s take a closer look at popular project management #methodologies and #frameworks – and how well they are suited to be used with the #OpenProject software:
https://www.openproject.org/blog/project-management-methodologies/
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Ready to conquer challenges with distributed teams on complex projects? 💪
Our latest blog article explores agile methodologies using 5 agile boards with OpenProject:
https://www.openproject.org/blog/agile-boards/
#openproject #opensource #projectmanagement #agileprojectmanagement #distributedteams #digitalboards #collaboration
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🇫🇷 We are so happy to support our French users now even better. Our user guide is translated into French! We hope that it will make you feel even more comfortable with our OpenProject application.
https://www.openproject.org/fr/docs/guide-utilisateur/
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The HTK Hygiene Technologie Kompetenzzentrum GmbH develops cross-industry and application-oriented solutions to hygiene-related problems with an interdisciplinary team of experts and uses OpenProject to manage its projects. A wonderful example of one of our research and development clients. Find out how the HTK benefits from OpenProject, what features they work with and much more.
https://www.openproject.org/project-management-universities-research/case-study-htk/
#researchanddevelopment #openproject #opensourcesoftware #researchprojects