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go-task for Mac

Task is a task runner/build tool that aims to be simpler and easier to use

Quick answer: go-task is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install go-task. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 7,759 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What go-task is

go-task is a command-line tool for macOS: task is a task runner/build tool that aims to be simpler and easier to use.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install go-task

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install go-task.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install go-task on Mac?

Run brew install go-task in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is go-task open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does go-task run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is go-task?

It was installed 7,759 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #236 in this catalogue.

What version of go-task is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.54.0.