Foy
A simple, light-weight, type-friendly and modern task runner for general purpose.
Overview
Foy is a simple, light-weight, and modern task runner for general purposes. With a promise-based approach and built-in utilities, it offers an easy-to-learn solution for managing build tasks efficiently.
Features
- Promise-based tasks: Foy handles tasks with built-in promises for streamlined workflow.
- Utility functions: Includes utility functions like logging and file system operations for enhanced scripting.
- Namespace support: Group tasks using namespaces to avoid naming collisions.
- Dependency management: Run dependencies serially or concurrently, with customizable options.
- Lifecycle hooks: Add hooks for before, after, and error handling during task execution.
- CI server compatibility: Disable loading animations for CI server compatibility.
- Custom compiler support: Integrate with custom compilers for versatile build configurations.
- Auto completion: Provides zsh/bash auto completion for convenience during scripting.
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