Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Sayr
General
What is Sayr?
Sayr is a transparent, collaborative project management platform. It helps teams track tasks, manage projects, and collaborate openly.
Is Sayr open source?
Sayr does not fall under the OSI's definition of open source, but source available. You can view the code, contribute, or self-host your own instance. Check out our GitHub repository.
Can I self-host Sayr?
Absolutely. See our Self-Hosting guide for deployment instructions.
Account & Access
How do I create an account?
Visit sayr.io and sign up using GitHub or email authentication.
How do I join an organization?
Organization admins can invite you via email, or you can request access if the organization allows public join requests.
Tasks & Projects
What's the difference between public and private tasks?
- Public tasks are visible to anyone viewing your organization's public board
- Private tasks are only visible to organization members
Learn more in our Visibility guide.
Can I import tasks from other tools?
We're actively working on import functionality. Check our GitHub issues for the latest status.
API & Integrations
Does Sayr have an API?
Yes! Sayr provides both a REST API and SSE API for real-time updates. See our API documentation for details.
Can I integrate Sayr with GitHub?
Yes, Sayr supports GitHub integration for linking issues and repositories to your tasks.
Troubleshooting
The page won't load / I see a blank screen
Try these steps:
- Clear your browser cache and refresh
- Try a different browser
- Check if status.sayr.io shows any outages
Real-time updates aren't working
SSE connections may be blocked by:
- Corporate firewalls
- Browser extensions (ad blockers, privacy tools)
- VPNs
Try disabling extensions or connecting from a different network.
Still Need Help?
If your question isn't answered here, please open an issue on GitHub and we'll help you out.