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task for Mac

Feature-rich console based todo list manager

Quick answer: task is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install task. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 479 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What task is

task is a productivity app for macOS: feature-rich console based todo list manager.

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 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 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 task on Mac?

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

Is task open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does 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 task?

It was installed 479 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1568 in this catalogue.

What version of task is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.0.