Task is an open-source project built for software developers.

Yes — Task is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does Task run on?

Task runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.

Is Task still active?

The GitHub repository shows 109 commits in the last 90 days.

Yes — Task is open source under the MIT license.

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Task

Name: Task
Author: Task

taskfile.devInfrastructure

Task is an open-source, cross-platform task runner for automating build steps and repetitive development workflows. It uses Taskfiles to define commands, dependencies, caching, code generation, formatters, and linters for developers working across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Open SourceMITWebCLISelf-hostedmacOSWindowsLinux

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16.0kstars

883forks

7features

2017since

Overview

7 features

In the CI/CD & build automation space, Task takes a focused approach. It focuses on automating builds and repetitive development commands without the complexity and platform limitations of traditional Makefiles. It is built as an open-source project for software developers. Task is open source under the MIT license. It runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Task, and it first shipped in 2017. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 16k stars and 109 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 7 catalogued features are single binary, cross-platform, and smart caching. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Single binary
Cross-platform
Smart caching
Task dependencies
Code generation
Shell commands
Taskfile configuration

Built with & integrations

Framework

Vue

Hosting

Netlify

Connectors

MCP

Runs on

BrowserCLISelf-hostedmacOSWindowsLinux

Detected from

Vue: bdata-v- in the HTML
Netlify: x-nf-request-id header

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierActive maintenance

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed13 Aug · 19:44 UTC
Task Build verified via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about Task

What is Task?: Task focuses on automating builds and repetitive development commands without the complexity and platform limitations of traditional Makefiles. It is catalogued under CI/CD & build automation on PulseGate.
Who should use Task?: Task is an open-source project built for software developers.
Is Task free?: Yes — Task is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does Task run on?: Task runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Task still active?: The GitHub repository shows 109 commits in the last 90 days.
Who makes Task?: Task is developed by Task.
When did Task launch?: Task first shipped in 2017.
Is Task open source?: Yes — Task is open source under the MIT license.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: CLI · Web
Languages: English
License: MIT
First seen: 13 Aug 2026
Built for: software developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Automating builds and repetitive development commands without the complexity and platform limitations of traditional Makefiles.

Developer

Community-driven

Open source

Stars: 15,963
Forks: 883
Open issues: 196
Last commit: 13 Aug 2026
Commits 90d: 109
Contributors: 267
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main
Latest release: v3.52.0 · 2 Jul 2026

Index record

Indexed: 13 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 13 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: task-build-taskfile-dev
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 13 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 13 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://taskfile.dev/

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