How to Install µTask on Windows 10

µTask is a task manager for Linux and Unix systems. It is designed to be lightweight and easy to use. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of µTask on Windows 10 via the GitHub repository.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

• You have a Windows 10 operating system.
• You have administrative privileges on your Windows 10 PC.
• You have an internet connection.
• You have Git installed on your PC.

Step 1: Prepare the Environment

To prepare your environment for the installation of µTask, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Enter.

2. Create a new directory named µTask by running the following command:

   mkdir µTask
   

3. Change directory to the newly created folder by running the following command:

   cd µTask
   

Step 2: Clone the GitHub Repository

To download the µTask repository from GitHub, follow the steps below:

1. Run the following command to clone the µTask GitHub repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ovh/utask.git
   

2. Wait until the repository is downloaded completely.

Step 3: Install Dependencies

To install the required dependencies for µTask, follow the steps below:

1. Install Python by downloading and running the Python installer for Windows from the official Python website.

2. Install Cython by running the following command:

   pip install cython
   

Step 4: Build and Install µTask

To build and install µTask, follow the steps below:

1. Change directory to the cloned repository:

   cd utask
   

2. Build the Python extension module by running the following command:

   python setup.py build
   

3. Install the module by running the following command:

   python setup.py install
   

4. Verify that µTask is installed by running the following command:

   utask -h
   

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have outlined the steps required to install µTask on Windows 10. By following these steps, you can use µTask to manage your tasks on your Windows 10 PC.

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