# Task — Fast Cross-Platform Build Tool for Modern Workflows > Task is a task runner and build tool written in Go. It uses simple YAML configuration as a modern, cross-platform alternative to Make — with better syntax, built-in variables, watch mode, and no platform-specific quirks. ## Install Copy the content below into your project: --- Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/task-fast-cross-platform-build-tool-modern-workflows-110f3e58 Author: