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Task

Task runner and build tool simpler than Make

Developer Tools & Git ★ 15.9k stars Easy setup MIT

Task is a task runner and build tool that uses a simple YAML file to define and run repeatable commands across projects. It is self-hosted as a single cross-platform binary.

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Key features

  • YAML task definitions
  • Cross-platform binary
  • Dependency tracking
  • Variable templating

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 15.9k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go

Task replaces

Self-hosted Make alternatives

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