Nextcloud Deck: everything you need to know about the application

Deck is a project management application that offers tools for organizing tasks, prioritizing and coordinating teams. Designed for the Nextcloud environment, it facilitates project management and contributes to better collaboration within teams. Nextcloud Deck is easily installed via the Cloud software App Store and can be used on all devices.

What is Nextcloud Deck?

Deck is a Kanban board-style project management applicationdesigned as an extension of the open source software Nextcloud. The application's intuitive interface allows you to organize projects in the form of tables, lists and cards. These each represent a specific task.

This organizational tool integrates perfectly into the Nextcloud environment and can be combined with the Circles application to effectively manage professional and private projects within a group of people. Everyone can then use Nextcloud Deck flexibly. Deck is available as a mobile app for Android (via the F-Droid Store And Google Play) and iOS (via theApp Store).

What are the features of Deck on Nextcloud?

Nextcloud Deck comes with several powerful features for organizing projects and tasks. The main features are:

• Kanban boards : Nextcloud Deck allows you to divide your projects into boards, columns and cards containing tasks. Tasks can be flexibly edited and moved from one list to another.
• Task management : Individual cards can be enriched with details like due dates, checklists or files to define tasks precisely. It is also possible to assign colors and labels to the cards in order to find them quickly.
• Sharing and collaboration : Tables and maps can be shared and edited collaboratively with the project team, friends or family members.
• Activity Log : Updates and changes to maps or tables are documented in the activity stream, so you can track project progress at any time.
• Access rights management : You can define which team members are allowed to create, modify or simply view tables and maps.
• Search function : Extensive filtering options make it easy to find maps or projects, even in large tables.

What are the advantages of project management with Deck?

Using Nextcloud Deck as a project management tool is recommended for several reasons. The main advantages of the application are its very high flexibility and scalability. Whether it's specific workflows, custom boards or special labels, Deck allows you to design Nextcloud projects according to your needs. In addition, this application is suitable for projects of all sizes, regardless of their complexity: from simple “to-do lists” to inter-team projects, everything is possible!

Another advantage of Deck is its user interface intuitiveallowing easy handling. Even those without prior technical knowledge will find their way quickly. Thanks to the seamless integration with the Nextcloud platform, you also benefit from a unified working environment.

Another important point: like Nextcloud, the Deck application is designed to maximum data sovereignty. If you manage a server yourself, you maintain full control of your data. If hosting is provided by a third-party service, the level of security depends on the Nextcloud provider chosen. If you choose IONOS as your hosting service, data sovereignty remains entirely in your hands.

Installing Nextcloud Deck is simple and does not require any specific knowledge. Like other Nextcloud apps, Deck can be downloaded and activated from Nextcloud's built-in app store. Here is the procedure to follow:

1. Connecting to Nextcloud : Log in to your Nextcloud account as administrator.
2. Access to the Nextcloud App Store : Click on the account icon at the top right and then select the “Apps” menu item.
3. Find the Deck app : Enter the app name i.e. “Deck” in the search box.
4. Installing the app : Click “Download and activate” to download and install the application. Once the app is activated, you will see the Deck icon in the main navigation.

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Nextcloud Deck: tutorial

Nextcloud Deck is a versatile tool that stands out for its ease of use and clear structure. Thanks to its user-friendly interface, projects can be organized simply and efficiently. The following tutorial shows you the first steps to using Deck optimally.

Create tables

1. Click on “ Add a table » in the Deck app.
2. Enter the name of the table in the input field.
3. To visually distinguish the different tables, you have the option of choosing a color scheme.
4. Confirm the creation by pressing Enter or clicking “ Save the table « .

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Add columns and cards

A column is a list of cards or tasks. To create it, follow these steps:

1. Enter the name of the list (e.g. “Backlog” or “To-do”) in the table on the row with the “+” icon at the top right.
2. Tap the “+” icon to create the list.
3. In order to create cards for a specific column, click the “ Add a card » next to the relevant list.
4. Once you have given the map a name, click the Enter button.

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Share maps

1. Click on “ Share » in the top bar.
2. In the pop-up window that opens, enter the names of the accounts or groups with which to share the board.
3. By clicking Enter, the entered users or groups are added to the table.

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