How to Install Task Keeper on macOS

This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install Task Keeper on your macOS computer.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, make sure you have the following installed:

  • Git
  • Node.js
  • npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation

  1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS computer.
  2. Clone the Task Keeper repository from GitHub by typing the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/nymanjens/piga.git
  1. Navigate to the task-keeper directory by typing the following command:
cd piga/task-keeper
  1. Install the required dependencies by typing the following command:
npm install
  1. Run the application by typing the following command:
npm start
  1. Task Keeper should now be running on your macOS computer.

Optional: Create a desktop shortcut

If you want to create a desktop shortcut for Task Keeper, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS computer.
  2. Navigate to the task-keeper directory by typing the following command:
cd piga/task-keeper
  1. Type the following command to install Electron Packager:
npm install electron-packager -g
  1. Type the following command to create a desktop shortcut:
electron-packager . TaskKeeper --platform=darwin --arch=x64 --icon=resources/icon.icns --out=dist --ignore="dist"
  1. The shortcut should now be created in the dist directory. Drag the TaskKeeper.app file to your desktop.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install Task Keeper on your macOS computer. You can now use this task management application to stay organized and on top of your tasks.