Task runners are tools used to automate tasks in frontend development. They can be used to compile code, minify files, run tests, and more. Task runners are typically written in JavaScript and use a configuration file to define the tasks that need to be run. Popular task runners include Gulp and Grunt. They can be used for a variety of tasks such as compiling Sass into CSS, minifying JavaScript files, running unit tests, linting code for errors or inconsistencies, and more. Task runners make it easier for developers to automate tedious tasks so they can focus on writing code instead of manually running each task every time there is a change in the codebase.
Task Runners for Web Frontend
List of top libraries:
| Library name | Language | Popularity | Description | Download link | Weekly download | Stars | Forks |
| Webpack (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | Webpack is a module bundler. Its main purpose is to bundle JavaScript files for usage in a browser, yet it is also capable of transforming, bundling, or packaging just about any resource or asset. | https://github.com/webpack/webpack | 62.3k | 8.6k | |
| Grunt (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | Grunt: The JavaScript Task Runner | https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt | 12.2k | 1.5k | |
| Gulp (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | A toolkit to automate & enhance your workflow | https://github.com/gulpjs/gulp | 32.7k | 4.4k | |
| Rollup (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | Rollup is a module bundler for JavaScript which compiles small pieces of code into something larger and more complex, such as a library or application. It uses the standardized ES module format for code, instead of previous idiosyncratic solutions such as CommonJS and AMD. ES modules let you freely and seamlessly combine the most useful individual functions from your favorite libraries. Rollup can optimize ES modules for faster native loading in modern browsers, or output a legacy module format allowing ES module workflows today. | https://github.com/rollup/rollup | 22.8k | 1.3k | |
| Browserify (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | browser-side require() the node.js way | https://github.com/browserify/browserify | 14.3k | 1.2k | |
| Parcel (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | The zero configuration build tool for the web.? | https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel | 41.8k | 2.2k | |
| FuseBox (JavaScript, Very Popular) | JavaScript | 5 | Use FuseBox to preprocess files in Karma | https://github.com/fuse-box-contrib/karma-fuse-box | 9 | 2 | |
| Webpack (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | TypeScript loader for webpack | https://github.com/TypeStrong/ts-loader | 3.3k | 443 | |
| Grunt (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | A flexible CSharp to TypeScript generator that is Gulp, Webpack and Grunt friendly, written in TypeScript. | https://github.com/ffMathy/FluffySpoon.JavaScript.CSharpToTypeScriptGenerator | 44 | 9 | |
| Gulp (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | A handy command line interface for gulp | https://github.com/sun-zheng-an/gulp-shell | 481 | 64 | |
| Rollup (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | Rollup plugin for typescript with compiler errors. | https://github.com/ezolenko/rollup-plugin-typescript2 | 773 | 68 | |
| Browserify (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | A javascript Bitcoin library for node.js and browsers. | https://github.com/bitcoinjs/bitcoinjs-lib | 4.8k | 1.9k | |
| Parcel (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | This is a TypeScript specific fork of?phaser3-parcel-template. | https://github.com/ourcade/phaser3-typescript-parcel-template | 218 | 93 | |
| FuseBox (TypeScript, Very Popular) | TypeScript | 5 | Angular Universal seed project featuring Server-Side Rendering,?@fuse-box?bundling, material, firebase, Jest, Nightmare, and more | https://github.com/patrickmichalina/fusebox-angular-universal-starter | 133 | 34 | |
| Webpack (Java, Very Popular) | Java | 5 | Webpack is a module bundler for JavaScript applications. It takes your code and all its dependencies and bundles them into a single file or set of files that can be loaded by a web browser. | https://github.com/webpack/webpack | 62.5k | 8.6k | |
| Grunt (Java, Very Popular) | Java | 5 | Grunt is a JavaScript task runner that helps automate repetitive tasks like compiling Sass or minifying JavaScript files. It uses a simple configuration format and has a large ecosystem of plugins that can be easily integrated into your workflow. | https://github.com/gruntjs/grunt | 12.2k | 1.5k | |
| Gulp (Java, Very Popular) | Java | 5 | Gulp is another popular task runner for JavaScript that emphasizes code over configuration. It uses a simple and intuitive API and allows developers to write tasks in a way that feels like regular JavaScript. Gulp also has a large ecosystem of plugins that can be easily integrated into your workflow. | https://github.com/gulpjs/gulp | 32.7k | 4.4k | |
| Rollup (Java, Very Popular) | Java | 5 | Rollup is a JavaScript module bundler that is optimized for building libraries and packages. It takes your code and creates a single, optimized bundle that is ready to be used in a web application. Rollup also supports features like code splitting and tree shaking, making it a good choice for modern web development. | https://github.com/rollup/rollup | 23k | 1.3k | |
| Browserify (Java, Very Popular) | Java | 5 | Browserify is a JavaScript module bundler that lets you use Node.js-style modules in the browser. It works by recursively analyzing your code and its dependencies and bundling them into a single file that can be loaded by a web browser. Browserify is easy to use and has a large ecosystem of plugins that can be used to extend its functionality. | https://github.com/browserify/browserify | 14.3k | 1.2k |