RACI is an accountability framework used in project management to clarify roles for every task:
R - Responsible: The person doing the work
A - Accountable: The person ultimately answerable for the task's completion
C - Consulted: People whose input is sought before a decision
I - Informed: People kept up to date on progress
Who is this tool for?
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Teams of any size that need to track task ownership and accountability. It's particularly useful for
project managers, team leads, and cross-functional teams that need clear role definitions.
Do I need to install anything?
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No. RACI Generator is a web application. Just open it in your browser. There's no client software to install.
Is there a password system?
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No. RACI Generator uses a simple name-based login for frictionless team collaboration.
Pick your name (or create a new one) and start working. This design prioritizes speed and ease of use over access control.
Tasks
How do I create a task?
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Use the "+" row at the bottom of the board. Fill in the issue name (required), assign RACI roles, set status,
and click the Add button. You can also press Ctrl+Enter to submit.
How do I edit a task?
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Inline: Click any cell directly on the board to edit it in place
Detail panel: Click the task row to open the side panel with all fields
Changes save automatically when you click away.
What are the available statuses?
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Open - Not yet started
In Progress - Actively being worked on
Done - Completed
Blocked - Waiting on something
How do due dates work?
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Set a due date on any task via the detail panel or the inline date picker.
Tasks past their due date (that aren't Done) appear as overdue on the dashboard and report.
Users & Roles
How do I add a new team member?
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Three ways:
Login page: Type a new name and click Join
Board dropdowns: Select "+ Create New User" from any RACI dropdown
Detail panel: Select "+ Create New User" from any user field
Can I assign the same person to multiple RACI roles?
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Yes. A person can be both the Raised By and Responsible person for the same task, and can hold roles across multiple tasks.
What happens if I don't assign a Responsible person?
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The task appears in the Unassigned Tasks section on the dashboard.
It's still fully functional - assignment is recommended but not required.
Comments & Files
How do I add a comment?
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Open the detail panel (click a task row), scroll to the comments section, type your message,
and click Send or press Ctrl+Enter.
Can I attach files?
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Yes. Click the paperclip icon or drag and drop a file into the comment area.
Supported formats include images (PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP), documents (PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
and other files (TXT, CSV, JSON, XML, ZIP). Maximum file size is 16 MB.
Can I view attached images inline?
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Yes. Image attachments show a thumbnail. Click any image to open it in a full-screen lightbox viewer.
Import & Export
How do I bulk-import tasks?
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Three options:
CSV Import: Click "CSV" on the toolbar, paste task names (one per line), and import
JSON Import: Click "JSON" and upload a previously exported .json file
Excel Import: Click "Import" and upload an .xlsx file (download the template first)
How do I export my data?
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JSON: Click "Backup" on the toolbar - downloads a complete data file
Excel: Click "Export" on the toolbar - downloads a formatted .xlsx
Excel Template: Click "Template" to download a blank template with data validation
Is the JSON export/import lossless?
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Yes. Exporting and re-importing preserves all tasks, comments, history entries, and users.
It's the recommended way to back up and restore your data.
Dashboard & Reports
What does the dashboard show?
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Total task counts by status and completion percentage ring
Tasks assigned to you (where you are Responsible)
Overdue tasks and unassigned tasks
Team workload breakdown per person
Project breakdown with status bars
Recent activity timeline and recent comments
Can I print or save the report as PDF?
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Yes. Go to the Report page and click Print Report. The report has a print-optimized stylesheet
that switches to a light theme for readability on paper. Use your browser's print dialog (Ctrl+P)
and select "Save as PDF" to download it.
Troubleshooting
My changes aren't saving
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Check your browser's network console for errors
Ensure you're logged in (the session may have expired)
Verify the server is running
The page looks broken on mobile
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The application is responsive but optimized for desktop use. On very small screens, some table columns may be hidden.
Use the detail panel for full editing on mobile.
How do I reset all data?
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Click the "Clear All" button on the toolbar. You must type CLEAR to confirm.
This deletes all tasks, comments, and history but preserves user accounts.