taskt

What taskt is

taskt is a free, open-source robotic process automation client for Windows. Its visual bot designer offers dozens of commands, while element and screen recorders can capture and replay scripted automation. Bots simulate user actions in web and desktop applications. The client can also use .NET DLLs and services, compile code with a Custom Code command, and launch VB and PowerShell scripts. The project says taskt can work with Excel workbooks and perform OCR, which requires OneNote to be installed. An optional server component, currently described as alpha, can publish and run tasks remotely and monitor bot health and metrics. taskt is free for personal and commercial use under the Apache 2.0 License. Minimum requirements include Windows, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB disk space, one vCPU, and .NET Framework 4.8. Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016 are no longer supported. To begin, download the latest signed release, extract it, and run taskt.exe.

Who it suits

taskt suits Windows users who want to automate repetitive actions in web or desktop applications. Its visual designer and recorder workflows may suit users who want to build bots, while its code and script options support more technical workflows.

Limits

The free plan is free for personal and commercial use. The optional server component is currently in alpha; OCR requires OneNote.

Getting started

1. Download the latest signed release from taskt.net.
2. Extract the downloaded release.
3. Run taskt.exe.
4. Use Windows with .NET Framework 4.8 and the listed minimum hardware requirements.

Verdict

taskt combines visual bot design and recorders with options for .NET code and scripts. Check its Windows requirements and the alpha status of its optional server before choosing it for remote orchestration.