Bask: a task runner for bash
:sunglasses: Bask in the convenience of a task runner for bash - jez/bask
Bask: a task runner for bash launched on July 11, 2016 with 10 votes, #1,659 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
Bask is a task runner designed for bash scripts. It helps developers organize and execute bash-based tasks efficiently. The tool is useful for anyone working with bash automation, build processes, or command-line workflows who wants a structured way to manage multiple scripts. Bask is open source and available on GitHub.
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