go-task ☆
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Description:
Task is a task runner/build tool that aims to be simpler and easier to use
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.46.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @golangweekly  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: task-runner build-automation dev-tools yaml productivity
Install: brew install go-task
About:
Go Task is a modern task runner that simplifies build automation through a simple YAML syntax. It reduces complexity compared to Make by eliminating the need for boilerplate code and providing intuitive features like conditional tasks and built-in variables. The tool executes commands efficiently and offers clear output, making it ideal for managing project workflows.
Key Features:
  • Simple YAML syntax for defining tasks
  • Automatic dependency management and parallel execution
  • Cross-platform support with no external dependencies
  • Built-in variables and environment management
  • Intuitive CLI with colored output
Use Cases:
  • Replacing complex Makefiles with simpler task definitions
  • Orchestrating multi-step build and deployment pipelines
  • Managing development environment setup and initialization
  • Automating repetitive project-specific commands
Alternatives:
  • Make – Make is more established but requires complex syntax and lacks cross-platform consistency
  • npm scripts – Tied to JavaScript ecosystem and lacks native task dependency features
  • Rake – Ruby-based alternative requiring language-specific runtime dependencies
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 11:04pm 3.46.3 0 VERSION_BUMP f8c46621
Dec 19, 2025 8:00pm 3.46.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 0cbdee6f
Dec 18, 2025 10:59pm 3.46.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ac713ae
Dec 18, 2025 5:19pm 3.45.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e9fb737
Oct 9, 2025 5:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dc1c2679
Sep 17, 2025 6:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 620f20bf
Sep 17, 2025 5:08pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d185a624
Sep 15, 2025 2:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b5711ff6
Sep 15, 2025 2:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 75ee133b
Sep 11, 2025 12:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 46410e4f
Sep 19, 2024 12:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a35a7ec5
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