FluentTaskScheduler is a modern alternative to the legacy Windows Task Scheduler, built with WinUI 3 and .NET 8 to provide a clean, intuitive interface for managing automated tasks efficiently. It can be installed via winget for seamless setup.
Key Features:
A live dashboard with visual analytics, including task history charts to monitor successes and failures over time.
Smart search and folder management for efficient organization of tasks.
Batch operations and ARM64 support, ensuring compatibility with modern hardware.
System tray integration for seamless background operation and quick access.
Auto-updates via VeloPack and full CLI support for advanced users.
Audience & Benefit:
FluentTaskScheduler is ideal for developers, system administrators, and power users who need a reliable tool to create, manage, and monitor automated tasks with greater efficiency and precision. It offers enhanced visibility, efficiency, and customization, making it an essential tool for those seeking streamlined task management on Windows.
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FluentTaskScheduler
A modern, powerful, and intuitive Windows task scheduling application built with WinUI 3 and .NET 8.
Overview
FluentTaskScheduler is a professional-grade wrapper for the Windows Task Scheduler API, designed with Microsoft's modern Fluent Design System. It simplifies the creation and management of automation tasks, offering a sleek alternative to the legacy Windows Task Scheduler.
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> AI Development Disclaimer: This application was developed primarily with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence. Users should be aware that AI-generated code may contain unforeseen bugs, logic errors, or security vulnerabilities. Please test all tasks in a safe environment before deployment. The developer assumes no responsibility for any system instability or data loss resulting from the use of this software.
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Installation instructions
Manually
Go to the Releases Page and download the newest version. Two formats are available per architecture (x64 / ARM64):
Setup MSI â Traditional installer with per-user or machine-wide options.
Portable ZIP â Extract anywhere and run. No installation required.
Activity Stream: A live feed of task activity. Click any entry to jump directly to the task details.
Task History: Comprehensive history of all task executions, keeping you informed of every run.
Visual Analytics: A dynamic task run history chart on the dashboard showing successes vs. failures over time.
Animated Status: Clearly identify running tasks at a glance with animated status indicators.
đ Comprehensive Triggers
Time-Based:
One Time: Run once at a specific date and time.
Daily: Recur every X days.
Weekly: Select specific days of the week (Mon-Sun).
Monthly: Schedule on specific dates (e.g., 1st, 15th) or relative patterns (e.g., First Monday of the month).
System Events:
At Logon: Trigger when a user logs in.
At Startup: Trigger when the system boots.
On Event: Trigger based on specific Windows Event Log entries (Log, Source, Event ID).
Session State Change: Trigger on Lock, Unlock, Remote Connect, or Remote Disconnect.
Advanced Options:
Random Delay: Add a random delay to execution times to prevent thundering herds.
Expiration: Set task expiration dates.
Stop After: Automatically stop tasks if they run longer than a specified duration.
đ Advanced Repetition
Task Repetition: Configure tasks to repeat every few minutes or hours.
Recurring Tasks Support: Set a repetition interval and duration per trigger for flexible automation.
Task Duration: Set a duration for the repetition pattern (e.g., repeat every 15 minutes for 12 hours).
đ Script Library
Centralized Management: A dedicated space for pr-written PowerShell scripts, separating logic from task configuration.
Reusable Code: Use scripts in multiple tasks.
Custom Templates: Save and reuse your own task templates, going beyond just the pre-built scripts.
đĄī¸ Actions & Conditions
Actions:
Run programs or scripts.
Specialized support for PowerShell scripts with execution policy bypass tips.
Custom working directories and arguments.
Conditions:
Idle: Start only if the computer has been idle.
Power: Start only if on AC power; stop if switched to battery.
Network: Start only if a network connection is available.
Wake to Run: enhance reliability by waking the computer to execute the task.
đ¨ Customization
Themes: Choose between Light Mode and Dark Mode for a standard look, or go full stealth with OLED Mode (Pure Black) if you actually care about your display longevity.
Mica Effect: Enable or disable the Mica effect for a more premium look.
Animated Icons: UI elements that come to life, like the Settings icon that reacts to your touch.
Title Bar Integration: Modern, customized title bar with proper drag regions that actually work (unlike some other apps we won't mention).
Multilingual: Support for English, German, Chinese, and Japanese with a runtime language switcher.
Smooth Scrolling: Optional smooth/inertia scrolling throughout the app, disabled by default for a snappier feel.
Window Size Memory: The app remembers your last window size and restores it on next launch.
đ§Ŧ System Integration
ARM64 Support: Native support for ARM64 devices.
System Tray: Minimize the app to the tray to keep your taskbar clean while the scheduler hums in the background. Disabled by default.
Tray Badge: See the number of currently running tasks at a glance directly on the tray icon.
Multi-Window Tray Management: Open multiple windows and manage them independently from the tray right-click menu â restore or close individual windows, or open a new one, all from a single tray icon.
Tray Notification: A toast notification appears the first time the app is minimized to tray, with a click action to restore the window instantly.
Single Instance: Launching the app a second time brings the existing window to the front instead of opening a duplicate.
Run on Startup: Option to launch automatically with Windows.
Notifications & Reminders: Get native toast notifications and reminders for pending tasks, completions, or those annoying failures.
Onboarding Walkthrough: Step-by-step onboarding for first launch to guide new users through key features.
Changelog Popup: A "What's New" popup highlighting application updates the first time you run a new version.
âī¸ Robust Settings
Modern Navigation: A reworked settings page utilizing NavigationView for that premium feeling you didn't know you needed.
Privileges: Run tasks with highest privileges (Admin) or as System/Specific User.
Priority: Configurable task priority (Realtime to Idle).
Restart on Failure: Automatically attempt to restart failed tasks up to a configured limit.
Run if Missed: Execute the task as soon as possible if a scheduled start was missed (e.g., computer was off).
Settings Backup: Backup and restore your application settings to ensure your configuration is safe.
đ Management & History
Task History: View recent task execution history within the app (Today, Yesterday, This Week, All Time).
Detailed Analysis: Click any history entry to open a deep-dive view with granular Event Log data (Event IDs, OpCodes, User context, etc.).
Categorization & Tags: Organize tasks with custom tags and categories.
Smart Search: Instantly find tasks by name, status, path, or those tags you just added.
Folder Management: Organize your tasks logically by creating, renaming, and deleting custom folders. Features dedicated grip handles for reliable drag-and-drop reordering.
Smart Navigation: The application remembers your last-used folder on restart.
Sortable Lists: Sort tasks easily by clicking column headers directly in the task list (by name, status, next run, etc.).
Import/Export: Easily backup or migrate task definitions. Supports importing to any selected folder.
Batch Operations: Select and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
CLI Support: Full command-line interface for automation and headless management.
â¨ī¸ Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Ctrl + N
New Task
Ctrl + E
Edit Selected Task
Ctrl + R
Run Selected Task
Delete
Delete Selected Task
F5
Refresh Task List
Esc
Close Dialogs / Clear Selection
? / F1
Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet
đģ CLI Reference
FluentTaskScheduler supports command-line arguments for integration with scripts and external tools.
# List all tasks as JSON
FluentTaskScheduler.exe --list
# Run a specific task
FluentTaskScheduler.exe --run "MyTaskName"
# Enable or Disable a task
FluentTaskScheduler.exe --enable "MyTaskName"
FluentTaskScheduler.exe --disable "MyTaskName"
# Export task history to CSV
FluentTaskScheduler.exe --export-history "MyTaskName" --output "C:\logs\history.csv"
Crash Logs: If the application encounters a critical error, a crash_log.txt file is generated in the application directory.
Admin Rights: Some features (like "Run as SYSTEM") require the application to be run as Administrator.
Preferences storage: The application stores its preferences as well as the log and custom script files in a JSON file in "%localappdata%\FluentTaskScheduler".
Portable distribution: The portable release is a ZIP archive (folder), not a single .exe. WinUI 3 requires its native runtime DLLs to be present alongside the executable; single-file bundling is not supported and will crash on startup.
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License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
