How to install µTask on macOS
µTask is an open-source task scheduler developed by OVH. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install µTask on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before we start, make sure you have the following installed on your Mac:
- Homebrew package manager
- Git
- Xcode Command Line Tools
If you don't have these installed, follow the steps below to install them.
Install Homebrew by opening Terminal and typing the following command:
/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"Install Git by entering the following command:
brew install gitInstall Xcode Command Line Tools by running the following command:
xcode-select --install
Once you have all the prerequisites installed, you can proceed with the installation of µTask.
Installing µTask
Open Terminal on your Mac.
Clone the µTask repository by running the following command:
git clone https://github.com/ovh/utask.gitThis will download the µTask repository to your local computer.
Navigate to the downloaded repository by running the following command:
cd utaskInstall the dependencies using Homebrew:
brew install libev curlBuild the µTask binary by running the following command:
makeInstall the binary by running the following command:
sudo make installThis command will install the µTask binary in your system path.
That's it! You have successfully installed µTask on your macOS. You can now run it using the following command:
utask
Conclusion
In this tutorial, you learned how to install µTask on macOS. Now you can use this open-source task scheduler to manage your tasks and automate your workflows.