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task-spooler for Mac

Batch system to run tasks one after another

Quick answer: task-spooler is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install task-spooler. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What task-spooler is

task-spooler is a command-line tool for macOS: batch system to run tasks one after another.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install task-spooler

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install task-spooler on Mac?

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

Is task-spooler open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does task-spooler 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 task-spooler?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7297 in this catalogue.

What version of task-spooler is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.4.