Makefile vs poethepoet

Is poethepoet a good alternative to Makefile? Here’s what you need to know.

poethepoet

Free

Task runner that works with poetry or uv

A task runner that works natively with poetry and uv. Define tasks in your pyproject.toml and run them with a simple CLI. Supports shell commands, Python functions, and script references with dependency management built in.

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Why switch from Makefile?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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