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Life & fun · July 28, 2018

Task – A task runner / simpler Make alternative written in Go

A fast, cross-platform build tool inspired by Make, designed for modern workflows. - task/README.md at main · go-task/task

Task – A task runner / simpler Make alternative written in Go launched on July 28, 2018 with 13 votes, #863 of 2,673 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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Task is a command-line task runner and Make alternative built with Go. It allows users to define and execute tasks through a simple configuration system. Designed for developers who want a lighter, more straightforward alternative to Make for automating build processes and running project commands. The tool emphasizes simplicity while providing the core functionality needed for task automation workflows.

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