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Description:
Markdown defined task runner

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: task-runner markdown developer-tools automation documentation

Install: brew install xc

About:
Xc is a task runner that uses Markdown files to define and execute commands. It parses code blocks from Markdown files, allowing developers to document and run tasks directly from their documentation. This approach keeps tasks close to the code they relate to and simplifies project automation without separate configuration files.

Key Features:

Markdown-based task definition
Simple command execution from terminal
Automatic task discovery and documentation
No separate configuration files needed

Use Cases:

Running project-specific tasks documented alongside code
Creating executable documentation and READMEs
Simplifying onboarding with self-documenting commands

Alternatives:

Make – Uses Makefiles instead of Markdown; more complex syntax
npm scripts – Tied to Node.js ecosystem; requires package.json
Task – Uses YAML/TOML config; separate from documentation

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 1:37am		0	VERSION_BUMP	d9d0a8f7
Jan 1, 2025 1:27pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	796db92e