LiteTask

Lightweight alternative to Windows Task Scheduler with advanced PowerShell integration and secure credential management.

LiteTask is a comprehensive task scheduling application that can run as both a desktop application and Windows service, providing flexible automation capabilities with built-in tool management.

Features

Core Scheduling

• Multiple Task Types: PowerShell scripts, batch files, SQL scripts, and executables
• Advanced Scheduling: One-time, interval-based, daily with multiple time slots, monthly, and task chaining
• Action System: Multiple actions per task with dependencies, retry mechanisms, and parallel execution
• Secure Execution: Credential management, Windows/SQL authentication, and elevation control

PowerShell Integration

• Built-in module management with isolated environments
• Support for popular modules (Azure, AWS, VMware, etc.)
• PowerShell remoting with CredSSP support
• Remote execution capabilities

Tool Management

• Automatic detection and updates of integrated tools
• Built-in process monitoring and diagnostic utilities
• Integrated LiteDeploy and LitePM tools

Notifications & Logging

• Smart notification batching with email alerts
• Comprehensive logging with rotation policies
• Error tracking and diagnostic capabilities

Installation

1. Download the latest release
2. Extract files to desired location
3. On first extraction, run LiteTask-Post-Build.ps1 to remove Mark of the Web on files and remove useless files that were gererated automatically by the compiler
4. Run LiteTask.exe
5. Optional - Install as Windows Service:

   LiteTask.exe -register

   Requires administrative privileges and "Log on as a service" rights

Usage

Desktop Application

• Launch LiteTask.exe for the graphical interface
• Configure tasks, schedules, and credentials through the UI
• Monitor execution status and logs

Command Line Interface

LiteTask.exe [options]
  -service          Run as Windows service
  -register         Register Windows service (requires admin)
  -unregister       Unregister Windows service (requires admin)
  -runtask <n>   Run specified task
  -debug            Run in debug mode

Configuration

1. First Launch: Application creates necessary directories and default configuration
2. Tool Setup: Go to Tools > Check Tools to verify utilities
3. PowerShell Modules: Tools > Install PowerShell Modules for additional functionality
4. Credentials: File > Credential Manager to add authentication details

Directory Structure

LiteTaskData/
├── logs/              # Application and task logs
├── Modules/           # PowerShell modules  
├── tools/             # Integrated utilities (LiteDeploy, LitePM)
├── temp/              # Temporary files
└── settings.xml       # Configuration file

Technology Stack

• Platform: .NET 8.0 Windows
• Language: VB.NET
• UI: Windows Forms
• Dependencies: PowerShell SDK, ServiceController

License

This software is released under The Unlicense - public domain.

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For detailed help and troubleshooting, see help.md.

Part of LiteSuite

This tool is part of LiteSuite - a comprehensive collection of lightweight Windows administration tools.

Other Tools in the Suite:

• LiteTask - Advanced Task Scheduler Alternative
• LitePM - Process Manager with System Monitoring
• LiteDeploy - Network Deployment and Management