Question 1

How do I create a custom action plugin in µTask?

Accepted Answer

You need to develop a Go plugin that implements the TaskPlugin interface, compile it to a .so file, and place it in the plugins directory. The README provides examples and helper functions in the taskplugin package for guidance.

Question 2

µTask vs Apache Airflow: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

µTask is lighter and simpler, ideal for cloud-native, self-hosted automation with Go extensibility, while Airflow is more feature-rich with a larger ecosystem but heavier to operate. Choose µTask for secure, auditable workflows; Airflow for complex DAGs with Python.

Question 3

Does µTask support real-time task execution?

Accepted Answer

No, µTask is designed for asynchronous workflows; tasks are executed asynchronously with state management, not for real-time synchronous processing, as highlighted in its cloud-native focus.

Question 4

How to set up authentication in µTask for production?

Accepted Answer

In production, place µTask behind a reverse proxy that provides the username via the x-remote-user header, or develop an init plugin for custom authentication. The vanilla version only supports basic auth for development, requiring extra configuration.

Question 5

Can µTask handle large-scale workflows with thousands of tasks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can scale with multiple instances coordinating via PostgreSQL, but performance depends on database configuration and resource limits set in the templates. The README mentions coordination across distributed instances for resilience.

Question 6

How to monitor tasks in µTask?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in dashboard for task overview and detailed views, or access the API for programmatic monitoring. Notifications can be configured for Slack, Opsgenie, or webhooks, as detailed in the notification section.

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