task
The premium Open Source alternative to GNU Make
🎯 Best for:Developers seeking a simpler, more readable build tool
What is task?
A modern alternative to GNU Make or Ant for project automation. It uses a simple YAML syntax to define build tasks and includes native support for environment variables and cross-platform compatibility.
Tech Stack
GoDevOps & CI/CD
Why task?
- • Zero dependencies
- • Easy to read and write
- • Fast execution
Limitations
- • Smaller ecosystem than Make
- • YAML can be verbose
- • Limited logic compared to scripts
3/6/2026
Last Update
797
Forks
214
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GNU Make)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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