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Automaton - A Task Automation Tool Built In JavaScript, Node.js Compatible

01.22.2013
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Automaton is a task automation tool built in JavaScript.  The purpose of Automaton is to allow you to automate repetitive tasks in your projects, using JavaScript. Automaton achieve this by allowing you to create files called autofile.

An autofile allows you to describe an ordered list of tasks to be done for another bigger task to be done. Autofiles can use each other to achieve their ends as well as work independently. Automaton comes with some built-in basic tasks to help you get started.

Automaton can be used via the command-line or as a Node.js module.

Requirements: None
Demo:http:/ / indigounited. com/ automaton/
License: MIT License

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