Task

Task runner.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Describe task steps in YAML and it executes them. Designed to be very simple, but supports advanced features like including other task files, dependencies, variables, platform specific commands. Doesn’t re-run commands if the output hasn’t changed. Easy to install in CI. Single (Go) binary. Open source.

Tradeoffs

Reports of high CPU usage if watching large numbers of files e.g. a node_modules directory. This is an optional mode used to watch and rerun tasks if the file changes.

Is Task a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2023-06-22. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers using CI and YAML should consider this tool for task automation

Why consider it

This tool allows users to describe task steps in YAML and execute them

Keep in mind

It may have high CPU usage when watching large numbers of files

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2023-06-22. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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