A fast, cross-platform build tool inspired by Make, designed for modern workflows.
Publisher’s description
What is Task?
Task by Task is open-source Windows software in the languages & sdks category. It ranks 46th by popularity among languages & sdks in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.54.0, released on October 1, 2026. The version history goes back to February 23, 2023: 43 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 103,053 times. The source code on GitHub (go-task/task) has 16,275 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast, cross-platform build tool inspired by Make, designed for modern workflows.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Task is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Task safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
837F42F71899EA41D07A47ACC81D4D6EA80CB41C68292345F915C656473EFCB7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the go-task/task repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Security policy10
- Published packages10
- Pinned dependencies8
- Static code analysis8
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Restricted token permissions0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 43 versions ›43 versions over 4 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.54.0Latest | October 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.53.1 | August 18, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.52.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 3.50.0 | April 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 3.49.1 | March 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 3.49.0 | March 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 3.48.0 | January 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 3.45.5 | November 11, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Task.Task -echoco install go-task -yscoop install main/taskRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Task
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/go-task/task
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 3.54.0
- Released
- October 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 43
- Updates / year
- 11.9
- Chocolatey downloads
- 103,053
- GitHub stars
- 16,275
- GitHub forks
- 930
- Website
- taskfile.dev
- winget ID
- Task.Task
- Chocolatey package
- go-task
- Scoop package
- main/task
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Task free?
Yes. Task is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Task safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Task with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Task run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Task?
The versions page lists all 43 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2023.
Can I use Task without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Task?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
