FluentTaskScheduler is a professional-grade, modern alternative to the legacy Windows Task Scheduler.
Built with WinUI 3 and .NET 8, it offers a clean Fluent Design interface for creating, editing, and
monitoring scheduled tasks. Features include a live dashboard, task history charts, smart search,
folder management, batch operations, ARM64 support, system tray integration, auto-updates via VeloPack,
and full CLI support.
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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.
