Grunt: The JavaScript Task Runner, automates repetitive tasks like minification, compilation, unit testing, and linting, simplifying web development workflows. It streamlines project builds with its extensive plugin ecosystem. Configure tasks in a Gruntfile to define automation sequences. Its versatility makes it invaluable for projects of any size, enabling developers to focus on coding.
The grunt npm package had frequent releases in 2012 and sporadic releases between 2013 and 2023. There were no releases between September 2023 and August 2025. The highest release frequency occurred in January 2012, with 13 versions. The last release was in January 2023 (versions 1.6.0 and 1.6.1).
Grunt's npm downloads show a fluctuating but generally high volume from February 2024 to August 2025. Downloads peaked mid-2024, then stabilized around 3 million. July 2025 saw a spike, but August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, potentially indicating a downward trend, however the month is not yet complete.
