Choose GitHub Projects
when issues, pull requests, contributors, custom fields, boards, and roadmaps should stay connected on GitHub.
SoloMap vs GitHub Projects
Local Agent execution context versus repository-connected planning
Quick verdict
GitHub Projects is stronger for shared planning around issues and pull requests. SoloMap is stronger for the private, local execution loop between one developer, a roadmap step, and a chosen coding Agent.
Who should choose what
Choose SoloMap
when you need to launch local Agent work with the right context and preserve evidence before moving the project.
Use both
when GitHub owns public or team-visible work while SoloMap owns the developer's local execution agreement.
Side-by-side comparison
| Decision | SoloMap | GitHub Projects |
|---|---|---|
| Primary items | Roadmap steps, Agent runs, handoffs, and evidence | Issues, pull requests, draft items, fields, and project views |
| Location | Local workspace and Git-friendly project records | GitHub-hosted project linked to repository activity |
| Views | Purpose-built roadmap and next-action surfaces | Table, board, roadmap, filters, groups, and charts |
| Agent execution | Starts supported local Agent CLIs | Tracks development work; Actions and integrations are separate mechanisms |
| Completion | Accepted from concrete run evidence | Item status and repository events |
| Best fit | Private solo execution continuity | Shared repository planning and contributor coordination |
A clean two-layer workflow
Public work
Keep issues, feature requests, and pull-request status in GitHub Projects when collaborators need visibility.
Private execution
Use SoloMap to keep the exact local context, Agent run, and evidence that may be too detailed for the shared board.
Promote only verified state
Update the GitHub item after the local result is reviewed rather than treating an Agent message as completion.
The honest limitation
SoloMap does not replace GitHub collaboration, issue discussion, or pull-request workflows. GitHub Projects does not by itself launch and govern a local Agent CLI run from a user-owned working agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Should a solo open-source developer use both?
Often yes: GitHub can expose community-facing work while SoloMap keeps the private local execution path concise.
Does SoloMap synchronize GitHub Project status?
Do not assume automatic synchronization. Define which system owns each status and update it through an explicit workflow.
Which one is the repository source of truth?
Git remains the code authority. GitHub Projects can own shared planning; SoloMap can own the local next action and its verification record.
Official sources
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27
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