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TaskThe Modern Task Runner

A fast, cross-platform build tool inspired by Make, designed for modern workflows.

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30-Second Setup

Single binary download, zero dependencies. Works with Homebrew, Snapcraft, Scoop and more.

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Truly cross-platform

Run the same Taskfile on Linux, macOS and Windows. No extra setup. Task handles platform quirks so you don’t have to.

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Smart Caching

Skip unnecessary rebuilds by tracking file changes (timestamp or content-based).

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Ideal for code generation & scaffolding

Use Task to wire up codegen tools, formatters, linters, or anything repetitive. Chain commands, set dependencies, and keep your workflow clean.

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Adopted by Docker, Vercel, HashiCorp, Microsoft, Google Cloud, AWS, Anthropic and more. See all adopters

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