TaskTool v1.0.0

🚀 Release v1.0.0: Initial Launch

We are pleased to announce the first official release of TaskTool – a lightweight, console-based task manager for Windows systems, built with C++.

TaskTool combines the simplicity of the terminal with powerful system resource monitoring, offering a high-performance alternative to the standard Windows Task Manager.

✨ Key Features

• Resource Monitoring: Real-time bar charts for CPU, RAM, Swap, and Disk I/O usage.

• Smart Filtering: Instant process search engine with wildcard support (using the % character).

• Process Management: Kill processes by PID or launch new tasks directly from the interface.

• Dynamic Sorting: Toggle views between processes consuming the most CPU, Memory, or Disk bandwidth.

• Adaptive UI: Includes a "Compact Mode" that automatically triggers when the console window is resized to a smaller footprint.

• Zero Dependencies: Built using native WinAPI for an instant start and minimal footprint. No external runtimes required.

⌨️ Controls (Hotkeys)

Key	Function
F	Filter – Search processes by name
S	Sort – Cycle sorting modes (CPU/RAM/DISK/PID)
K	Kill – Terminate a process (requires PID)
N	New Task – Run a new application
? / H	Help – Display command list
I	Info – Version and author information
ESC	Return to main view or exit the program

📥 Installation

This release includes the standalone executable. No installation or compilation is required.

1. Download tasktool.exe from the Assets section below.

2. Run it directly from your terminal or by double-clicking the file.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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