Xc – A Markdown Defined Task Runner
Markdown defined task runner. Contribute to joerdav/xc development by creating an account on GitHub.
Xc – A Markdown Defined Task Runner launched on February 23, 2023 with 113 votes, #367 of 3,829 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Xc is a task runner that uses Markdown to define and execute tasks. It allows users to write task definitions directly in Markdown files, making automation more accessible without learning complex configuration syntax. The tool is designed for developers and technical users who want a simpler alternative to traditional task runners. It runs on multiple platforms and is available on GitHub as an open-source project.
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