taskt
What it is
taskt is a free, open-source robotic process automation client for Windows, built in C# on the .NET Framework. A visual bot designer supplies dozens of automation commands, while element and screen recorders capture and replay scripted actions. Bots automate web and desktop applications by simulating user actions. The client can use .NET DLLs and services, compile code with a Custom Code command, and launch VB and PowerShell scripts. The project also says taskt works with Excel workbooks and supports OCR, which requires OneNote installation. An optional server component can publish and execute tasks remotely and monitor bot health and metrics; that component is described as alpha. taskt is free for personal and commercial use under Apache 2.0. Minimum requirements include Windows, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB disk, one vCPU, and .NET Framework 4.8.
For and against
For
- Free for personal and commercial use
- Visual designer with many commands
- Element and screen recorders
- Supports Excel and OCR
- Remote orchestration component available
Against
- Windows 7 and several older systems unsupported
- OCR requires OneNote installation
- Remote server component is in alpha
- Requires .NET Framework 4.8
The verdict
taskt offers Windows-focused, open-source automation with visual design and scripting options. The unsupported operating systems and alpha remote component matter when planning deployment.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users building desktop or browser automations with visual tools, recorders, scripts, or custom code. Personal and commercial use are covered by the stated license.
Plans and prices
taskt
Free for personal and commercial use · Windows desktop app · .NET Framework 4.8
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Automation targets
- It automates web and desktop applications by simulating user actions.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Code and scripts
- It can use .NET DLLs and services, compile code with a Custom Code command, and launch VB and PowerShell scripts.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Download
- The project directs users to download the latest signed release and run taskt.exe after extracting it.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- The project says taskt is free for personal and commercial use under the Apache 2.0 License.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include Windows, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB disk space, one vCPU, and .NET Framework 4.8.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- No-code design
- It includes a visual bot designer with dozens of automation commands.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Other capabilities
- The project says taskt can work with Excel workbooks and perform OCR, which requires OneNote installation.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- taskt is an open-source robotic process automation client built in C# on the .NET Framework.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recorders
- Element and screen recorders can record and replay scripted automation.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Remote orchestration
- An optional server component, described as currently in alpha, can publish and execute tasks remotely and monitor bot health and metrics.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project invites users to submit feature requests and bug or issue reports.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Unsupported systems
- The project says Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016 are no longer supported.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
