The context layer for AI-assisted development.

One place for project intent, decisions, and dependencies. Structured for humans, readable by agents.

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Your Boards

Server API4 briefs
1 Draft
1 Scoped
1 Active
1 Done
25% complete1/4
Client App3 briefs
1 Scoped
1 Active
1 Done
33% complete1/3
Sensor Firmware2 briefs
1 Active
1 Review
0% complete0/2

Cross-Board Blockers

Server APIJWT auth middlewareActive
Client AppOAuth flow integrationActive
Client AppDashboard visualizationScoped
Server APIRate limitingScoped

Why agents lose context

Agents start blind

Every session rebuilds context from scratch. Specs in docs, decisions in chat, constraints in your head. Your agent gets fragments, never the full picture.

No cross-project awareness

Your API agent doesn't know what your frontend agent decided. Dependencies are invisible. Parallel workstreams conflict instead of coordinating.

Context goes stale

Agents make decisions during implementation but don't record them. The next session starts from an outdated snapshot, repeating work or making conflicting choices.

The context loop

Nexboard keeps context alive across agents and sessions. No re-explaining, no cold starts.

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Human

Captures briefs, decisions, constraints

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Agent Reads

Structured context via MCP

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Agent Updates

Decisions, scope, status changes

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Other Agents

Pick up the latest context

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Human Reviews

Stays in the loop, no micromanaging

Continuous loop

Agents read and write your context

Via MCP, any agent can read your briefs, update decisions as implementation progresses, and leave context for the next session.

Brief Detail

Back to Server APICopy Agent Prompt

Implement JWT authentication middleware

StatusActive
PriorityHigh

Add a reusable Express middleware that validates JWTs on every protected route. Must support RS256 signing, token refresh via httpOnly cookies, and role-based claim extraction. Integrate with the existing user service for lookup.

Middleware function, token refresh endpoint, unit tests, integration test with protected route.

Use RS256 over HS256 for key rotation support. Store refresh tokens in httpOnly secure cookies, not localStorage. Adopt a 15-minute access token TTL with silent refresh.

Must not add more than 5 ms latency per request. Token validation must work offline (no network call to auth provider on every request).

  • JWT Best Practices (RFC 8725)https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/rfc8725/
  • OWASP JWT Cheat Sheethttps://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/JSON_Web_Token_for_Java_Cheat_Sheet.html

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OAuth flow integrationClient AppActive

MCP in Action

MCP Session
> nexboard.list_briefs( boardId: "server-api", status: "active" )
✓ Found 3 active briefs
> nexboard.get_brief( briefId: "jwt-middleware" )
✓ JWT Auth Middleware, status: active, 1 dependency
> nexboard.update_brief( status: "review", decisions: "Using RS256 for token signing" )
✓ Brief updated successfully

See it in action

ArkOdds: a full prediction market dashboard, vibe-coded with 37 structured briefs.

Case StudyFebruary 2026

35 Briefs to Production: Vibe-Coding a Prediction Market Dashboard

How structured briefs turned a solo vibe-coding session into a shipped product with dependency chains and live market data.

37 briefs·4 sections·35 shipped
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Nexboard different from Linear or Jira?

Linear and Jira are built for human teams tracking human work. Nexboard is built for human-agent teams — it structures context so AI agents can understand and execute work autonomously, with cross-codebase dependency tracking and agent handoff built in.

Do I need to use AI agents to benefit from Nexboard?

No. Nexboard works great as a lightweight planning tool for any development team. The agent features (dispatch, intake queue, readiness scores) are additive — you can adopt them when ready.

What AI agents does Nexboard work with?

Any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and custom agent frameworks. The MCP integration lets agents read briefs, update status, and report progress directly.

Is my data secure?

Nexboard runs on Firebase with workspace-scoped security rules. Your data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Each workspace is isolated — only invited members can access it.

Can I use Nexboard for free?

Yes. The free plan includes 1 workspace, 2 boards, and 25 briefs per board. Pro unlocks unlimited boards, briefs, cross-board dependency views, and MCP integration.

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