grunt-exec is a versatile Grunt task for executing shell commands. It simplifies integrating command-line tasks into your Grunt workflows, enabling automation of build processes, interacting with external tools, and running custom scripts. Configure multiple commands, specify working directories, and handle standard output or error streams. Ideal for tasks that require command-line functionality directly within your Grunt configuration, streamlining development and deployment.
The grunt-exec package saw frequent releases from 2012 to 2017, with multiple versions in some months. Releases were most active during 2012-2014 and 2016-2017. After July 2017 there haven't been any new releases till today, September 12, 2025, suggesting the package is no longer actively maintained.
Grunt-exec npm package downloads show volatility. Peaks occurred in November 2024 (277k) and July 2024/2025 (268k/267k). A significant drop is observed in September 2025 (91k), potentially due to incomplete data for the month or a real decline.
