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Desktop App · macOSv1.1.5 · Free & Open Source

Forma
Workspace

A beautiful, local-first project management app built for creative professionals. Think in projects, not apps. Everything offline, everything yours.

macOS · Apple Silicon + Intel · Free

Next.jsElectronLocal-FirstKanbanPDF InvoicingMIT License
Forma Workspace app showing project dashboard with Kanban board
Features

EverythingWithin ThreeClicks

No cloud syncs, no subscription fees, no cluttered menus. Just a premium workspace that respects your workflow and your data.

📂

Local-First

Complete data sovereignty. All projects stored locally in transparent JSON format. No cloud, no subscriptions.

📊

Kanban Boards

Drag-and-drop project tracking across To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done stages.

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Auto File Scaffolding

Creates standardised folder structures (Design, Assets, Exports) on your hard drive when you start a project.

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Invoicing & Proposals

Generate professional PDF invoices and project reports directly within the app.

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Premium UI

Meticulously designed Light and Dark modes with a craft-material colour palette — Ink, Mist, Ember, Moss.

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Keyboard-First

Every action is reachable in ≤3 interactions. Command palette (⌘K) and keyboard shortcuts for everything.

Forma Workspace packaged macOS app
Design Philosophy

Quiet
Confidence

Dark enough to disappear into a long coding session. Structured enough to feel like a professional tool. Light enough to stay out of the way.

Colour Palette

Ink
Mist
Slate
Ember
Moss
Technical Specifications

Version

1.1.5

Platform

macOS (Universal)

Architecture

Apple Silicon + Intel

Framework

Next.js + Electron

License

MIT

Storage

Local JSON

Free & Open Source

Your Projects.Your Machine.Your Rules.

No cloud · No subscriptions · No compromises