3.1.9

.gitea/workflows/default_nottags.yaml

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+name: Default (not tags)
+
+on:
+  push:
+    tags-ignore:
+      - '**'
+
+env:
+  IMAGE: code.foss.global/host.today/ht-docker-node:npmci
+  NPMCI_COMPUTED_REPOURL: https://${{gitea.repository_owner}}:${{secrets.GITEA_TOKEN}}@/${{gitea.repository}}.git
+  NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM: ${{secrets.NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM}}
+  NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM2: ${{secrets.NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM2}}
+  NPMCI_GIT_GITHUBTOKEN: ${{secrets.NPMCI_GIT_GITHUBTOKEN}}
+  NPMCI_URL_CLOUDLY: ${{secrets.NPMCI_URL_CLOUDLY}}
+
+jobs:
+  security:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    continue-on-error: true
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Install pnpm and npmci
+        run: |
+          pnpm install -g pnpm
+          pnpm install -g @ship.zone/npmci
+
+      - name: Run npm prepare
+        run: npmci npm prepare
+
+      - name: Audit production dependencies
+        run: |
+          npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
+          npmci command pnpm audit --audit-level=high --prod
+        continue-on-error: true
+
+      - name: Audit development dependencies
+        run: |
+          npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
+          npmci command pnpm audit --audit-level=high --dev
+        continue-on-error: true
+
+  test:
+    if: ${{ always() }}
+    needs: security
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Test stable
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm install
+          npmci npm test
+
+      - name: Test build
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm install
+          npmci npm build

.gitea/workflows/default_tags.yaml

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+name: Default (tags)
+
+on:
+  push:
+    tags:
+      - '*'
+
+env:
+  IMAGE: code.foss.global/host.today/ht-docker-node:npmci
+  NPMCI_COMPUTED_REPOURL: https://${{gitea.repository_owner}}:${{secrets.GITEA_TOKEN}}@/${{gitea.repository}}.git
+  NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM: ${{secrets.NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM}}
+  NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM2: ${{secrets.NPMCI_TOKEN_NPM2}}
+  NPMCI_GIT_GITHUBTOKEN: ${{secrets.NPMCI_GIT_GITHUBTOKEN}}
+  NPMCI_URL_CLOUDLY: ${{secrets.NPMCI_URL_CLOUDLY}}
+
+jobs:
+  security:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    continue-on-error: true
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Prepare
+        run: |
+          pnpm install -g pnpm
+          pnpm install -g @ship.zone/npmci
+          npmci npm prepare
+
+      - name: Audit production dependencies
+        run: |
+          npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
+          npmci command pnpm audit --audit-level=high --prod
+        continue-on-error: true
+
+      - name: Audit development dependencies
+        run: |
+          npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
+          npmci command pnpm audit --audit-level=high --dev
+        continue-on-error: true
+
+  test:
+    if: ${{ always() }}
+    needs: security
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Prepare
+        run: |
+          pnpm install -g pnpm
+          pnpm install -g @ship.zone/npmci
+          npmci npm prepare
+
+      - name: Test stable
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm install
+          npmci npm test
+
+      - name: Test build
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm install
+          npmci npm build
+
+  release:
+    needs: test
+    if: github.event_name == 'push' && startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/')
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Prepare
+        run: |
+          pnpm install -g pnpm
+          pnpm install -g @ship.zone/npmci
+          npmci npm prepare
+
+      - name: Release
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm publish
+
+  metadata:
+    needs: test
+    if: github.event_name == 'push' && startsWith(github.ref, 'refs/tags/')
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    container:
+      image: ${{ env.IMAGE }}
+    continue-on-error: true
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Prepare
+        run: |
+          pnpm install -g pnpm
+          pnpm install -g @ship.zone/npmci
+          npmci npm prepare
+
+      - name: Code quality
+        run: |
+          npmci command npm install -g typescript
+          npmci npm install
+
+      - name: Trigger
+        run: npmci trigger
+
+      - name: Build docs and upload artifacts
+        run: |
+          npmci node install stable
+          npmci npm install
+          pnpm install -g @git.zone/tsdoc
+          npmci command tsdoc
+        continue-on-error: true

.gitignore

@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@
 # artifacts
 coverage/
 public/
-pages/
 
 # installs
 node_modules/
@@ -17,4 +16,8 @@ node_modules/
 dist/
 dist_*/
 
-# custom
+# AI
+.claude/
+.serena/
+
+#------# custom

.gitlab-ci.yml

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-# gitzone ci_default
-image: registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci
-
-cache:
-  paths:
-    - .npmci_cache/
-  key: '$CI_BUILD_STAGE'
-
-stages:
-  - security
-  - test
-  - release
-  - metadata
-
-before_script:
-  - npm install -g @shipzone/npmci
-
-# ====================
-# security stage
-# ====================
-mirror:
-  stage: security
-  script:
-    - npmci git mirror
-  only:
-    - tags
-  tags:
-    - lossless
-    - docker
-    - notpriv
-
-auditProductionDependencies:
-  image: registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci
-  stage: security
-  script:
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci command npm install --production --ignore-scripts
-    - npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
-    - npmci command npm audit --audit-level=high --only=prod --production
-  tags:
-    - docker
-  allow_failure: true
-
-auditDevDependencies:
-  image: registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci
-  stage: security
-  script:
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci command npm install --ignore-scripts
-    - npmci command npm config set registry https://registry.npmjs.org
-    - npmci command npm audit --audit-level=high --only=dev
-  tags:
-    - docker
-  allow_failure: true
-
-# ====================
-# test stage
-# ====================
-
-testStable:
-  stage: test
-  script:
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci node install stable
-    - npmci npm install
-    - npmci npm test
-  coverage: /\d+.?\d+?\%\s*coverage/
-  tags:
-    - docker
-
-testBuild:
-  stage: test
-  script:
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci node install stable
-    - npmci npm install
-    - npmci command npm run build
-  coverage: /\d+.?\d+?\%\s*coverage/
-  tags:
-    - docker
-
-release:
-  stage: release
-  script:
-    - npmci node install stable
-    - npmci npm publish
-  only:
-    - tags
-  tags:
-    - lossless
-    - docker
-    - notpriv
-
-# ====================
-# metadata stage
-# ====================
-codequality:
-  stage: metadata
-  allow_failure: true
-  only:
-    - tags
-  script:
-    - npmci command npm install -g tslint typescript
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci npm install
-    - npmci command "tslint -c tslint.json ./ts/**/*.ts"
-  tags:
-    - lossless
-    - docker
-    - priv
-
-trigger:
-  stage: metadata
-  script:
-    - npmci trigger
-  only:
-    - tags
-  tags:
-    - lossless
-    - docker
-    - notpriv
-
-pages:
-  stage: metadata
-  script:
-    - npmci node install lts
-    - npmci command npm install -g @gitzone/tsdoc
-    - npmci npm prepare
-    - npmci npm install
-    - npmci command tsdoc
-  tags:
-    - lossless
-    - docker
-    - notpriv
-  only:
-    - tags
-  artifacts:
-    expire_in: 1 week
-    paths:
-      - public
-  allow_failure: true

.serena/memories/code_style_conventions.md

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+# Code Style and Conventions for TaskBuffer
+
+## File Structure
+- Source code in `ts/` directory
+- Tests in `test/` directory
+- Compiled output in `dist_ts/`
+- All filenames must be lowercase
+
+## Naming Conventions
+- **Interfaces**: Prefix with `I` (e.g., `ITaskFunction`)
+- **Types**: Prefix with `T` (e.g., `TPreOrAfterTaskFunction`)
+- **Classes**: PascalCase (e.g., `TaskManager`)
+- **Files**: `taskbuffer.classes.{classname}.ts` pattern
+- **Test files**: `test.{number}.{feature}.ts` pattern
+
+## TypeScript Conventions
+- Use ES modules (import/export)
+- Avoid ENums when possible
+- Import dependencies through `plugins.ts`
+- Reference with full path: `plugins.myModule.myClass()`
+- Use async/await patterns consistently
+- Strong typing throughout
+
+## Testing Conventions
+- Import expect from `@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle`
+- Test files end with `export default tap.start()`
+- Use descriptive test names with tap.test()
+- Test both browser and node when applicable
+
+## Code Quality
+- Make focused, goal-oriented changes
+- Preserve necessary complexity
+- Keep code elegant and maintainable
+- No inline documentation unless requested
+- Complete implementations only (no partial work)

.serena/memories/project_overview.md

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+# TaskBuffer Project Overview
+
+## Purpose
+@push.rocks/taskbuffer is a powerful TypeScript-first task management library for orchestrating asynchronous operations. It provides flexible task execution patterns including buffered execution, task chains, parallel execution, scheduling, debouncing, and one-time execution.
+
+## Tech Stack
+- **Language**: TypeScript (ES modules)
+- **Runtime**: Node.js
+- **Build Tool**: tsbuild, tsbundle
+- **Test Framework**: @git.zone/tstest (tapbundle)
+- **Package Manager**: pnpm
+- **Module System**: ES modules (type: "module")
+
+## Key Features
+- Task: Basic unit of work with async function wrapping
+- Taskchain: Sequential task execution with result passing
+- Taskparallel: Parallel task execution
+- TaskManager: Cron-based task scheduling
+- TaskDebounced: Debounced execution pattern
+- TaskOnce: Singleton execution pattern
+- TaskRunner: Distributed task execution
+- BufferRunner: Smart concurrent execution control
+
+## Main Entry Points
+- Main export: `ts/index.ts`
+- Compiled output: `dist_ts/index.js`
+- All classes exported from index for clean API

.serena/memories/suggested_commands.md

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+# Suggested Commands for TaskBuffer Development
+
+## Build and Test Commands
+```bash
+# Build the project
+pnpm run build
+
+# Run tests
+pnpm test
+
+# Type checking
+tsbuild check test/**/* --skiplibcheck
+
+# Build documentation
+pnpm run buildDocs
+```
+
+## Development Workflow
+```bash
+# Install dependencies
+pnpm install
+
+# Add development dependency
+pnpm install --save-dev <package>
+
+# Add production dependency
+pnpm add <package>
+
+# Run specific test
+tstest test/test.some.ts --verbose
+
+# Run tests with logging
+tstest test/test.some.ts --logfile
+```
+
+## Git Commands
+```bash
+# View status
+git status
+
+# Stage changes
+git add .
+
+# Commit with message
+git commit -m "message"
+
+# Use git mv for file operations to preserve history
+git mv oldfile newfile
+```
+
+## System Commands (Linux)
+```bash
+# List files
+ls -la
+
+# Find files
+find . -name "*.ts"
+
+# Search in files
+rg "pattern"  # Use ripgrep instead of grep
+
+# View file
+cat filename
+
+# Create directory
+mkdir -p path/to/dir
+```

.serena/memories/task_completion_checklist.md

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+# Task Completion Checklist for TaskBuffer
+
+## Before Marking Any Task Complete
+
+### 1. Code Quality Checks
+- [ ] Run build to ensure TypeScript compiles: `pnpm run build`
+- [ ] Run tests to ensure nothing breaks: `pnpm test`
+- [ ] Type check test files: `tsbuild check test/**/* --skiplibcheck`
+
+### 2. Code Review
+- [ ] All changes are focused and purposeful
+- [ ] No unnecessary modifications made
+- [ ] Code follows project naming conventions
+- [ ] Imports use the plugins.ts pattern where applicable
+- [ ] All async operations use proper async/await
+
+### 3. Testing
+- [ ] New features have corresponding tests
+- [ ] Existing tests still pass
+- [ ] Test files end with `export default tap.start()`
+- [ ] Tests use proper expect from tapbundle
+
+### 4. Documentation
+- [ ] readme.md updated if new features added
+- [ ] Code is self-explanatory (no comments unless requested)
+- [ ] API changes documented
+
+### 5. Git Hygiene
+- [ ] Changes are staged appropriately
+- [ ] Commit message is clear and focused
+- [ ] NO commits made without explicit user approval
+
+## Common Issues to Check
+- No uppercase filenames
+- No direct npm usage (use pnpm)
+- No guessing APIs (always check documentation)
+- No partial implementations

.serena/project.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+# language of the project (csharp, python, rust, java, typescript, go, cpp, or ruby)
+#  * For C, use cpp
+#  * For JavaScript, use typescript
+# Special requirements:
+#  * csharp: Requires the presence of a .sln file in the project folder.
+language: typescript
+
+# whether to use the project's gitignore file to ignore files
+# Added on 2025-04-07
+ignore_all_files_in_gitignore: true
+# list of additional paths to ignore
+# same syntax as gitignore, so you can use * and **
+# Was previously called `ignored_dirs`, please update your config if you are using that.
+# Added (renamed) on 2025-04-07
+ignored_paths: []
+
+# whether the project is in read-only mode
+# If set to true, all editing tools will be disabled and attempts to use them will result in an error
+# Added on 2025-04-18
+read_only: false
+
+
+# list of tool names to exclude. We recommend not excluding any tools, see the readme for more details.
+# Below is the complete list of tools for convenience.
+# To make sure you have the latest list of tools, and to view their descriptions, 
+# execute `uv run scripts/print_tool_overview.py`.
+#
+#  * `activate_project`: Activates a project by name.
+#  * `check_onboarding_performed`: Checks whether project onboarding was already performed.
+#  * `create_text_file`: Creates/overwrites a file in the project directory.
+#  * `delete_lines`: Deletes a range of lines within a file.
+#  * `delete_memory`: Deletes a memory from Serena's project-specific memory store.
+#  * `execute_shell_command`: Executes a shell command.
+#  * `find_referencing_code_snippets`: Finds code snippets in which the symbol at the given location is referenced.
+#  * `find_referencing_symbols`: Finds symbols that reference the symbol at the given location (optionally filtered by type).
+#  * `find_symbol`: Performs a global (or local) search for symbols with/containing a given name/substring (optionally filtered by type).
+#  * `get_current_config`: Prints the current configuration of the agent, including the active and available projects, tools, contexts, and modes.
+#  * `get_symbols_overview`: Gets an overview of the top-level symbols defined in a given file.
+#  * `initial_instructions`: Gets the initial instructions for the current project.
+#     Should only be used in settings where the system prompt cannot be set,
+#     e.g. in clients you have no control over, like Claude Desktop.
+#  * `insert_after_symbol`: Inserts content after the end of the definition of a given symbol.
+#  * `insert_at_line`: Inserts content at a given line in a file.
+#  * `insert_before_symbol`: Inserts content before the beginning of the definition of a given symbol.
+#  * `list_dir`: Lists files and directories in the given directory (optionally with recursion).
+#  * `list_memories`: Lists memories in Serena's project-specific memory store.
+#  * `onboarding`: Performs onboarding (identifying the project structure and essential tasks, e.g. for testing or building).
+#  * `prepare_for_new_conversation`: Provides instructions for preparing for a new conversation (in order to continue with the necessary context).
+#  * `read_file`: Reads a file within the project directory.
+#  * `read_memory`: Reads the memory with the given name from Serena's project-specific memory store.
+#  * `remove_project`: Removes a project from the Serena configuration.
+#  * `replace_lines`: Replaces a range of lines within a file with new content.
+#  * `replace_symbol_body`: Replaces the full definition of a symbol.
+#  * `restart_language_server`: Restarts the language server, may be necessary when edits not through Serena happen.
+#  * `search_for_pattern`: Performs a search for a pattern in the project.
+#  * `summarize_changes`: Provides instructions for summarizing the changes made to the codebase.
+#  * `switch_modes`: Activates modes by providing a list of their names
+#  * `think_about_collected_information`: Thinking tool for pondering the completeness of collected information.
+#  * `think_about_task_adherence`: Thinking tool for determining whether the agent is still on track with the current task.
+#  * `think_about_whether_you_are_done`: Thinking tool for determining whether the task is truly completed.
+#  * `write_memory`: Writes a named memory (for future reference) to Serena's project-specific memory store.
+excluded_tools: []
+
+# initial prompt for the project. It will always be given to the LLM upon activating the project
+# (contrary to the memories, which are loaded on demand).
+initial_prompt: ""
+
+project_name: "taskbuffer"

changelog.md

@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+# Changelog
+
+## 2025-08-26 - 3.1.9 - fix(tests)
+Update CI workflows, fix tests and refresh README/package metadata
+
+- CI: switch Docker image to code.foss.global/host.today/ht-docker-node:npmci and adjust NPMCI_COMPUTED_REPOURL; replace npmci installer package name from @shipzone/npmci to @ship.zone/npmci in Gitea workflows
+- Tests: update test imports to use @git.zone/tstest/tapbundle and apply small formatting fixes to test files
+- Package metadata: update bugs URL and homepage to code.foss.global, add a pnpm.overrides placeholder in package.json
+- .gitignore: add AI/tooling directories (.claude, .serena) and reorganize custom section
+- Code style/TS fixes: minor formatting changes across ts sources (trailing commas, line breaks, consistent object/argument commas) and small API surface formatting fixes
+- Documentation: whitespace/formatting cleanups in README and add changelog entry for 3.1.8
+
+## 2025-08-26 - 3.1.8 - fix(tests)
+
+Update test runner and imports, refresh README and package metadata, add project tooling/config files
+
+- Replaced test imports from '@push.rocks/tapbundle' to '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle' across test files
+- Updated test script in package.json to run tstest with --verbose --logfile --timeout 120
+- Bumped devDependency @git.zone/tstest to ^2.3.5 and adjusted package.json fields (typings, packageManager)
+- Expanded and rewrote README with detailed examples, API reference, and usage guidance
+- Refactored TaskManager tests (removed duplicate both-file and added consolidated test/test.4.taskmanager.ts)
+- Added development/project tooling and metadata files (.claude settings, .serena project/memories) to aid local development and CI
+
+## 2024-05-29 - 3.1.7 - maintenance/config
+
+Updated package metadata and build configuration.
+
+- Updated package description.
+- Multiple TypeScript configuration updates (tsconfig).
+- Updated npmextra.json githost entries (changes across 2024-03-30, 2024-04-01, 2024-04-14).
+
+## 2023-08-04 - 3.0.15 - feat(Task)
+
+Tasks can now be blocked by other tasks.
+
+- Introduced task blocking support in the Task implementation.
+- Release contains related maintenance and patch fixes.
+
+## 2023-01-07 to 2023-10-20 - 3.0.4..3.1.6 - maintenance
+
+Series of patch releases focused on core fixes and stability.
+
+- Numerous core fixes and small adjustments across many patch versions.
+- General maintenance: bug fixes, internal updates and stability improvements.
+
+## 2022-03-25 - 2.1.17 - BREAKING(core)
+
+Switched module format to ESM (breaking).
+
+- BREAKING CHANGE: project now uses ESM module format.
+- Release includes the version bump and migration to ESM.
+
+## 2019-11-28 - 2.0.16 - feat(taskrunner)
+
+Introduce a working task runner.
+
+- Added/activated a working taskrunner implementation.
+- Improvements to task execution and orchestration.
+
+## 2019-09-05 to 2022-11-14 - 2.0.3..2.1.16 - maintenance
+
+Ongoing maintenance and incremental fixes between 2.0.x and 2.1.x series.
+
+- Multiple fixes labeled as core maintenance updates.
+- CI, packaging and small doc/test fixes rolled out across these releases.
+
+## 2018-08-04 - 2.0.0 - major
+
+Major release and scope change with CI/test updates.
+
+- Released 2.0.0 with updated docs.
+- BREAKING CHANGE: package scope switched to @pushrocks (scope migration).
+- CI and testing updates (moved to new tstest), package.json adjustments.
+
+## 2017-07-12 - 1.0.21 - enhancements
+
+Feature additions around task utilities and manager.
+
+- Introduced TaskOnce.
+- Implemented TaskManager (added TaskManager class and improvements across 1.0.10–1.0.16).
+- Implemented execDelay for tasks.
+- Documentation and test improvements.
+
+## 2016-08-03 - 1.0.6 - types
+
+Type and promise improvements.
+
+- Now returns correct Promise types.
+- Dependency and typings updates.
+
+## 2016-08-01 - 1.0.0 - stable
+
+First stable 1.0.0 release.
+
+- Exported public interfaces.
+- Base API stabilized for 1.x line.
+
+## 2016-05-15 to 2016-05-06 - 0.1.0..0.0.5 - initial features
+
+Initial implementation of core task primitives and utilities.
+
+- Added Taskparallel class to execute tasks in parallel.
+- Introduced basic Task class and working taskchain.
+- Added logging and initial task buffering behavior.
+- Improvements to README, typings and packaging.
+- Early CI and build setup (Travis/GitLab CI).

npmextra.json

@@ -7,12 +7,27 @@
   "gitzone": {
     "projectType": "npm",
     "module": {
-      "githost": "gitlab.com",
-      "gitscope": "pushrocks",
+      "githost": "code.foss.global",
+      "gitscope": "push.rocks",
       "gitrepo": "taskbuffer",
-      "shortDescription": "flexible task management. TypeScript ready!",
-      "npmPackagename": "@pushrocks/taskbuffer",
-      "license": "MIT"
-    }
+      "description": "A flexible task management library supporting TypeScript, allowing for task buffering, scheduling, and execution with dependency management.",
+      "npmPackagename": "@push.rocks/taskbuffer",
+      "license": "MIT",
+      "keywords": [
+        "task management",
+        "TypeScript",
+        "task buffering",
+        "task scheduling",
+        "task execution",
+        "task dependencies",
+        "parallel tasks",
+        "task chains",
+        "debounced tasks",
+        "distributed coordination"
+      ]
+    }
+  },
+  "tsdoc": {
+    "legal": "\n## License and Legal Information\n\nThis repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. \n\n**Please note:** The MIT License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the project, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the work and reproducing the content of the NOTICE file.\n\n### Trademarks\n\nThis project is owned and maintained by Task Venture Capital GmbH. The names and logos associated with Task Venture Capital GmbH and any related products or services are trademarks of Task Venture Capital GmbH and are not included within the scope of the MIT license granted herein. Use of these trademarks must comply with Task Venture Capital GmbH's Trademark Guidelines, and any usage must be approved in writing by Task Venture Capital GmbH.\n\n### Company Information\n\nTask Venture Capital GmbH  \nRegistered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany\n\nFor any legal inquiries or if you require further information, please contact us via email at hello@task.vc.\n\nBy using this repository, you acknowledge that you have read this section, agree to comply with its terms, and understand that the licensing of the code does not imply endorsement by Task Venture Capital GmbH of any derivative works.\n"
   }
 }

package.json

@@ -1,49 +1,53 @@
 {
-  "name": "@pushrocks/taskbuffer",
-  "version": "3.0.0",
+  "name": "@push.rocks/taskbuffer",
+  "version": "3.1.9",
   "private": false,
-  "description": "flexible task management. TypeScript ready!",
+  "description": "A flexible task management library supporting TypeScript, allowing for task buffering, scheduling, and execution with dependency management.",
   "main": "dist_ts/index.js",
   "typings": "dist_ts/index.d.ts",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
-    "test": "(tstest test/ --web)",
-    "build": "(tsbuild --web && tsbundle npm)"
+    "test": "(tstest test/ --verbose --logfile --timeout 120)",
+    "build": "(tsbuild --web && tsbundle npm)",
+    "buildDocs": "tsdoc"
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
-    "url": "git+https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer.git"
+    "url": "https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer.git"
   },
   "keywords": [
-    "gulp",
-    "task",
-    "buffer",
+    "task management",
     "TypeScript",
-    "push.rocks"
+    "task buffering",
+    "task scheduling",
+    "task execution",
+    "task dependencies",
+    "parallel tasks",
+    "task chains",
+    "debounced tasks",
+    "distributed coordination"
   ],
   "author": "Lossless GmbH",
   "license": "MIT",
   "bugs": {
-    "url": "https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer/issues"
+    "url": "https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer/issues"
   },
-  "homepage": "https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer#readme",
+  "homepage": "https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer#readme",
   "dependencies": {
-    "@pushrocks/lik": "^5.0.4",
-    "@pushrocks/smartdelay": "^2.0.13",
-    "@pushrocks/smartlog": "^2.0.44",
-    "@pushrocks/smartpromise": "^3.1.7",
-    "@pushrocks/smartrx": "^2.0.25",
-    "@pushrocks/smarttime": "^3.0.45",
-    "@types/cron": "^1.7.3"
+    "@push.rocks/lik": "^6.0.5",
+    "@push.rocks/smartdelay": "^3.0.5",
+    "@push.rocks/smartlog": "^3.0.3",
+    "@push.rocks/smartpromise": "^4.0.3",
+    "@push.rocks/smartrx": "^3.0.6",
+    "@push.rocks/smarttime": "^4.0.6",
+    "@push.rocks/smartunique": "^3.0.6"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@gitzone/tsbuild": "^2.1.61",
-    "@gitzone/tsbundle": "^1.0.101",
-    "@gitzone/tstest": "^1.0.70",
-    "@pushrocks/tapbundle": "^5.0.3",
-    "@types/node": "^17.0.23",
-    "tslint": "^6.1.3",
-    "tslint-config-prettier": "^1.18.0"
+    "@git.zone/tsbuild": "^2.1.66",
+    "@git.zone/tsbundle": "^2.0.8",
+    "@git.zone/tsrun": "^1.2.44",
+    "@git.zone/tstest": "^2.3.5",
+    "@types/node": "^20.8.7"
   },
   "files": [
     "ts/**/*",
@@ -59,5 +63,9 @@
   ],
   "browserslist": [
     "last 1 chrome versions"
-  ]
+  ],
+  "packageManager": "pnpm@10.14.0+sha512.ad27a79641b49c3e481a16a805baa71817a04bbe06a38d17e60e2eaee83f6a146c6a688125f5792e48dd5ba30e7da52a5cda4c3992b9ccf333f9ce223af84748",
+  "pnpm": {
+    "overrides": {}
+  }
 }

readme.hints.md

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+ 

readme.md

@@ -1,63 +1,508 @@
-# @pushrocks/taskbuffer
-flexible task management. TypeScript ready!
+# @push.rocks/taskbuffer 🚀
 
-## Availabililty and Links
-* [npmjs.org (npm package)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@pushrocks/taskbuffer)
-* [gitlab.com (source)](https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer)
-* [github.com (source mirror)](https://github.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer)
-* [docs (typedoc)](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/taskbuffer/)
+A **powerful**, **flexible**, and **TypeScript-first** task management library for orchestrating asynchronous operations with style. From simple task execution to complex distributed workflows, taskbuffer has got you covered.
 
-## Status for master
+## Install 📦
 
-Status Category | Status Badge
--- | --
-GitLab Pipelines | [![pipeline status](https://gitlab.com/pushrocks/taskbuffer/badges/master/pipeline.svg)](https://lossless.cloud)
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-TypeScript Support | [![TypeScript](https://badgen.net/badge/TypeScript/>=%203.x/blue?icon=typescript)](https://lossless.cloud)
-node Support | [![node](https://img.shields.io/badge/node->=%2010.x.x-blue.svg)](https://nodejs.org/dist/latest-v10.x/docs/api/)
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-
-## Usage
-
-We highly recommend TypeScript as this module supports **TypeScript intellisense**.
-
-```javascript
-import * as taskbuffer from "taskbuffer";
-
-myTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
-  preTask: someOtherTask // optional, don't worry loops are prevented
-  afterTask: someOtherTask // optional, don't worry loops are prevented
-  name:"myTask1",
-  buffered: true, // optional
-  bufferMax: 3, // optional, call qeues greater than this are truncated
-  execDelay: 1000, // optional, time in ms to wait before executing task call
-  taskFunction:() => {
-    // do some stuff and return promise
-    // pass on any data through promise resolution
-    // Use TypeScript for better understanding and code completion
-  }
-})
+```bash
+npm install @push.rocks/taskbuffer --save
 ```
 
-For further information read the linked docs at the top of this README.
+Or with **pnpm** (recommended):
 
-> MIT licensed | **©** [Lossless GmbH](https://lossless.gmbh)
+```bash
+pnpm add @push.rocks/taskbuffer
+```
 
-[![repo-footer](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/assets/repo-footer.svg)](https://push.rocks)
+## Why taskbuffer? 🤔
 
-## Contribution
+In the modern JavaScript ecosystem, managing asynchronous tasks efficiently is crucial. Whether you're building a data pipeline, managing API rate limits, or orchestrating complex workflows, **@push.rocks/taskbuffer** provides the tools you need:
 
-We are always happy for code contributions. If you are not the code contributing type that is ok. Still, maintaining Open Source repositories takes considerable time and thought. If you like the quality of what we do and our modules are useful to you we would appreciate a little monthly contribution: You can [contribute one time](https://lossless.link/contribute-onetime) or [contribute monthly](https://lossless.link/contribute). :)
+- **🎯 TypeScript-first**: Built with TypeScript for TypeScript - enjoy complete type safety and excellent IDE support
+- **⚡ Flexible execution**: From simple tasks to complex parallel workflows with dependencies
+- **🔄 Smart buffering**: Control concurrent executions with intelligent buffer management
+- **⏰ Built-in scheduling**: Cron-based task scheduling without additional dependencies
+- **🎭 Multiple paradigms**: Support for debounced, throttled, and one-time execution patterns
+- **🔌 Extensible**: Clean architecture that's easy to extend and customize
+- **🏃 Zero dependencies on external schedulers**: Everything you need is included
 
-For further information read the linked docs at the top of this readme.
+## Core Concepts 🎓
 
-> MIT licensed | **©** [Lossless GmbH](https://lossless.gmbh)
-| By using this npm module you agree to our [privacy policy](https://lossless.gmbH/privacy)
+### Task
 
-[![repo-footer](https://lossless.gitlab.io/publicrelations/repofooter.svg)](https://maintainedby.lossless.com)
+The fundamental unit of work. A task wraps an asynchronous function and provides powerful execution control.
+
+### Taskchain
+
+Sequential task execution - tasks run one after another, with results passed along the chain.
+
+### Taskparallel
+
+Parallel task execution - multiple tasks run simultaneously for maximum performance.
+
+### TaskManager
+
+Centralized task scheduling and management using cron expressions.
+
+### TaskDebounced
+
+Debounced task execution - prevents rapid repeated executions, only running after a quiet period.
+
+### TaskOnce
+
+Singleton task execution - ensures a task runs exactly once, perfect for initialization routines.
+
+## Quick Start 🏁
+
+### Basic Task Execution
+
+```typescript
+import { Task } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+// Create a simple task
+const myTask = new Task({
+  name: 'DataProcessor',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    const data = await fetchData();
+    return processData(data);
+  },
+});
+
+// Execute the task
+const result = await myTask.trigger();
+```
+
+### Buffered Execution (Rate Limiting)
+
+Perfect for API calls or database operations that need throttling:
+
+```typescript
+const apiTask = new Task({
+  name: 'APICall',
+  taskFunction: async (endpoint: string) => {
+    return await fetch(endpoint);
+  },
+  buffered: true,
+  bufferMax: 3, // Maximum 3 concurrent executions
+  execDelay: 1000, // Wait 1 second between executions
+});
+
+// These will be automatically throttled
+for (let i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
+  apiTask.trigger(`/api/data/${i}`);
+}
+```
+
+### Task Chains - Sequential Workflows
+
+Build complex workflows where each step depends on the previous:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, Taskchain } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const fetchTask = new Task({
+  name: 'FetchData',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    const response = await fetch('/api/data');
+    return response.json();
+  },
+});
+
+const transformTask = new Task({
+  name: 'TransformData',
+  taskFunction: async (data) => {
+    return data.map((item) => ({
+      ...item,
+      processed: true,
+      timestamp: Date.now(),
+    }));
+  },
+});
+
+const saveTask = new Task({
+  name: 'SaveData',
+  taskFunction: async (transformedData) => {
+    await database.bulkInsert(transformedData);
+    return { saved: transformedData.length };
+  },
+});
+
+const workflow = new Taskchain({
+  name: 'DataPipeline',
+  taskArray: [fetchTask, transformTask, saveTask],
+});
+
+// Execute the entire chain
+const result = await workflow.trigger();
+console.log(`Processed ${result.saved} items`);
+```
+
+### Parallel Execution - Maximum Performance
+
+Execute multiple independent tasks simultaneously:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, Taskparallel } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const tasks = ['user', 'posts', 'comments'].map(
+  (resource) =>
+    new Task({
+      name: `Fetch${resource}`,
+      taskFunction: async () => {
+        const data = await fetch(`/api/${resource}`);
+        return data.json();
+      },
+    }),
+);
+
+const parallelFetch = new Taskparallel({
+  taskArray: tasks,
+});
+
+// All tasks execute simultaneously
+const [users, posts, comments] = await parallelFetch.trigger();
+```
+
+### Scheduled Tasks with TaskManager
+
+Run tasks on a schedule using cron expressions:
+
+```typescript
+import { Task, TaskManager } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const backupTask = new Task({
+  name: 'DatabaseBackup',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    await performBackup();
+    console.log(`Backup completed at ${new Date().toISOString()}`);
+  },
+});
+
+const manager = new TaskManager();
+
+// Add and schedule tasks
+manager.addAndScheduleTask(backupTask, '0 0 * * *'); // Daily at midnight
+manager.addAndScheduleTask(healthCheck, '*/5 * * * *'); // Every 5 minutes
+
+// Start the scheduler
+manager.start();
+
+// Later... stop if needed
+manager.stop();
+```
+
+### Debounced Tasks - Smart Throttling
+
+Prevent task spam with intelligent debouncing:
+
+```typescript
+import { TaskDebounced } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const saveTask = new TaskDebounced({
+  name: 'AutoSave',
+  taskFunction: async (content: string) => {
+    await saveToDatabase(content);
+    console.log('Content saved');
+  },
+  debounceTimeInMillis: 2000, // Wait 2 seconds of inactivity
+});
+
+// Rapid calls will be debounced
+input.addEventListener('input', (e) => {
+  saveTask.trigger(e.target.value);
+});
+```
+
+### One-Time Tasks - Initialize Once
+
+Ensure initialization code runs exactly once:
+
+```typescript
+import { TaskOnce } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const initTask = new TaskOnce({
+  name: 'SystemInitialization',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    await database.connect();
+    await cache.initialize();
+    await loadConfiguration();
+    console.log('System initialized');
+  },
+});
+
+// Safe to call multiple times - only runs once
+await initTask.trigger();
+await initTask.trigger(); // This won't run again
+```
+
+## Advanced Features 🔥
+
+### Task Dependencies with Pre/Post Hooks
+
+Create sophisticated task relationships:
+
+```typescript
+const validationTask = new Task({
+  name: 'ValidateInput',
+  taskFunction: async (data) => {
+    if (!isValid(data)) {
+      throw new Error('Validation failed');
+    }
+    return data;
+  },
+});
+
+const mainTask = new Task({
+  name: 'ProcessData',
+  taskFunction: async (data) => {
+    return await complexProcessing(data);
+  },
+  preTask: validationTask, // Runs before main task
+  afterTask: cleanupTask, // Runs after main task
+});
+```
+
+### Task Runners - Distributed Execution
+
+The TaskRunner system enables distributed task execution across multiple workers:
+
+```typescript
+import { TaskRunner } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+const runner = new TaskRunner({
+  name: 'WorkerNode1',
+  maxConcurrentTasks: 5,
+});
+
+// Register tasks this runner can handle
+runner.registerTask(dataProcessingTask);
+runner.registerTask(imageResizeTask);
+
+// Start processing
+runner.start();
+```
+
+### Buffer Management Strategies
+
+Fine-tune concurrent execution behavior:
+
+```typescript
+const task = new Task({
+  name: 'ResourceIntensive',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    /* ... */
+  },
+  buffered: true,
+  bufferMax: 5, // Max 5 concurrent
+  execDelay: 100, // 100ms between starts
+  timeout: 30000, // 30 second timeout
+});
+```
+
+### Cycle Detection and Prevention
+
+TaskBuffer automatically detects and prevents circular dependencies:
+
+```typescript
+const taskA = new Task({
+  name: 'TaskA',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    /* ... */
+  },
+  preTask: taskB, // This would create a cycle
+});
+
+const taskB = new Task({
+  name: 'TaskB',
+  taskFunction: async () => {
+    /* ... */
+  },
+  preTask: taskA, // Circular dependency detected!
+});
+```
+
+### Dynamic Task Creation
+
+Create tasks on-the-fly based on runtime conditions:
+
+```typescript
+const dynamicWorkflow = async (config: Config) => {
+  const tasks = config.steps.map(
+    (step) =>
+      new Task({
+        name: step.name,
+        taskFunction: async (input) => {
+          return await processStep(step, input);
+        },
+      }),
+  );
+
+  const chain = new Taskchain({
+    name: 'DynamicWorkflow',
+    taskArray: tasks,
+  });
+
+  return await chain.trigger();
+};
+```
+
+## API Reference 📚
+
+### Task Options
+
+| Option         | Type       | Description                    |
+| -------------- | ---------- | ------------------------------ |
+| `name`         | `string`   | Unique identifier for the task |
+| `taskFunction` | `Function` | Async function to execute      |
+| `buffered`     | `boolean`  | Enable buffer management       |
+| `bufferMax`    | `number`   | Maximum concurrent executions  |
+| `execDelay`    | `number`   | Delay between executions (ms)  |
+| `timeout`      | `number`   | Task timeout (ms)              |
+| `preTask`      | `Task`     | Task to run before             |
+| `afterTask`    | `Task`     | Task to run after              |
+
+### TaskManager Methods
+
+| Method                          | Description              |
+| ------------------------------- | ------------------------ |
+| `addTask(task, cronExpression)` | Add and schedule a task  |
+| `removeTask(taskName)`          | Remove a scheduled task  |
+| `start()`                       | Start the scheduler      |
+| `stop()`                        | Stop the scheduler       |
+| `getStats()`                    | Get execution statistics |
+
+### Taskchain Methods
+
+| Method                  | Description            |
+| ----------------------- | ---------------------- |
+| `addTask(task)`         | Add task to chain      |
+| `removeTask(taskName)`  | Remove task from chain |
+| `trigger(initialValue)` | Execute the chain      |
+| `reset()`               | Reset chain state      |
+
+## Performance Tips 🏎️
+
+1. **Use buffering for I/O operations**: Prevents overwhelming external services
+2. **Leverage parallel execution**: When tasks are independent, run them simultaneously
+3. **Implement proper error handling**: Use try-catch in task functions
+4. **Monitor task execution**: Use the built-in stats and logging
+5. **Set appropriate timeouts**: Prevent hanging tasks from blocking your system
+
+## Error Handling 🛡️
+
+```typescript
+const robustTask = new Task({
+  name: 'RobustOperation',
+  taskFunction: async (input) => {
+    try {
+      return await riskyOperation(input);
+    } catch (error) {
+      // Log error
+      console.error(`Task failed: ${error.message}`);
+
+      // Optionally retry
+      if (error.retryable) {
+        return await riskyOperation(input);
+      }
+
+      // Or return default value
+      return defaultValue;
+    }
+  },
+  timeout: 5000, // Fail if takes longer than 5 seconds
+});
+```
+
+## Real-World Examples 🌍
+
+### API Rate Limiting
+
+```typescript
+const apiClient = new Task({
+  name: 'RateLimitedAPI',
+  taskFunction: async (endpoint: string) => {
+    return await fetch(`https://api.example.com${endpoint}`);
+  },
+  buffered: true,
+  bufferMax: 10, // 10 requests
+  execDelay: 100, // Per 100ms = 100 req/s max
+});
+```
+
+### Database Migration Pipeline
+
+```typescript
+const migrationChain = new Taskchain({
+  name: 'DatabaseMigration',
+  taskArray: [
+    backupTask,
+    schemaUpdateTask,
+    dataTransformTask,
+    validationTask,
+    cleanupTask,
+  ],
+});
+```
+
+### Microservice Health Monitoring
+
+```typescript
+const healthMonitor = new TaskManager();
+
+services.forEach((service) => {
+  const healthCheck = new Task({
+    name: `HealthCheck:${service.name}`,
+    taskFunction: async () => {
+      const healthy = await checkHealth(service.url);
+      if (!healthy) {
+        await alertOps(service);
+      }
+    },
+  });
+
+  healthMonitor.addAndScheduleTask(healthCheck, '*/1 * * * *'); // Every minute
+});
+```
+
+## Testing 🧪
+
+```typescript
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest';
+import { Task } from '@push.rocks/taskbuffer';
+
+tap.test('should execute task successfully', async () => {
+  const result = await myTask.trigger();
+  expect(result).toEqual(expectedValue);
+});
+
+tap.start();
+```
+
+## Contributing 🤝
+
+We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.
+
+## Support 💬
+
+- 📧 Email: [hello@task.vc](mailto:hello@task.vc)
+- 🐛 Issues: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/push-rocks/taskbuffer/issues)
+- 📖 Docs: [Documentation](https://code.foss.global/push.rocks/taskbuffer)
+
+## License and Legal Information
+
+This repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository.
+
+**Please note:** The MIT License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the project, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the work and reproducing the content of the NOTICE file.
+
+### Trademarks
+
+This project is owned and maintained by Task Venture Capital GmbH. The names and logos associated with Task Venture Capital GmbH and any related products or services are trademarks of Task Venture Capital GmbH and are not included within the scope of the MIT license granted herein. Use of these trademarks must comply with Task Venture Capital GmbH's Trademark Guidelines, and any usage must be approved in writing by Task Venture Capital GmbH.
+
+### Company Information
+
+Task Venture Capital GmbH  
+Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany
+
+For any legal inquiries or if you require further information, please contact us via email at hello@task.vc.
+
+By using this repository, you acknowledge that you have read this section, agree to comply with its terms, and understand that the licensing of the code does not imply endorsement by Task Venture Capital GmbH of any derivative works.

test/test.1.task.ts

@@ -1,23 +1,33 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
-
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
+import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 
-import * as smartpromise from '@pushrocks/smartpromise';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
-
-// setup some testData to work with
-let testTask: taskbuffer.Task;
-
-let testPreTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
+tap.test('new Task() should return a new task', async () => {
+  const testTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
     taskFunction: async () => {
-    console.log('preTask executed');
+      console.log('executed twice');
     },
-  preTask: testTask,
+  });
+  expect(testTask).toBeInstanceOf(taskbuffer.Task);
 });
 
-// some more tasks to test with
-let task1Counter = 0; // how often task 1 is being executed
-let task1 = new taskbuffer.Task({
+tap.test('should have bufferMax set to the provided value', async () => {
+  const task2 = new taskbuffer.Task({
+    taskFunction: async () => {},
+  });
+  expect(task2.bufferMax).toBeUndefined(); // test for a task without bufferMax set
+  const bufferedTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
+    taskFunction: async () => {},
+    buffered: true,
+    bufferMax: 3,
+  });
+  expect(bufferedTask.bufferMax).toEqual(3);
+});
+
+tap.test('should be able to trigger tasks multiple times', async () => {
+  let task1Counter = 0;
+  const task1 = new taskbuffer.Task({
     name: 'Task 1',
     taskFunction: () => {
       let done = smartpromise.defer();
@@ -30,10 +40,24 @@ let task1 = new taskbuffer.Task({
       return done.promise;
     },
   });
+  await task1.trigger();
+  await task1.trigger();
+  expect(task1Counter).toEqual(2);
+});
 
-let task2 = new taskbuffer.Task({
-  name: 'Task 1',
-  taskFunction: async () => {
+tap.test('should execute setup function before the task function', async () => {
+  const task2 = new taskbuffer.Task({
+    name: 'Task 2',
+    taskSetup: async () => {
+      console.log(
+        'this is the setup function for task 2. It should only run once.',
+      );
+      return {
+        nice: 'yes',
+      };
+    },
+    taskFunction: async (before, setupArg) => {
+      expect(setupArg).toEqual({ nice: 'yes' });
       const done = smartpromise.defer();
       console.log('Task2 started');
       setTimeout(() => {
@@ -43,74 +67,25 @@ let task2 = new taskbuffer.Task({
       await done.promise;
     },
   });
-
-let task3 = new taskbuffer.Task({
-  name: 'Task 3',
-  taskFunction: () => {
-    let done = smartpromise.defer();
-    console.log('Task3 started');
-    setTimeout(() => {
-      console.log('Task3 executed');
-      done.resolve();
-    }, 5000);
-    return done.promise;
-  },
+  await task2.trigger();
 });
 
-tap.test('new Task() should return a new task', async () => {
-  testTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
+tap.test('should not exceed bufferMax when task is buffered', async () => {
+  let counter = 0;
+  const bufferedTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
     taskFunction: async () => {
-      console.log('executed twice');
-    },
-    preTask: testPreTask,
-  });
-});
-
-tap.test('expect testTask to be an instance of Task', async () => {
-  expect(testTask).toBeInstanceOf(taskbuffer.Task);
-});
-
-tap.test('expect testTask.idle is true', async () => {
-  if (!testTask.idle) {
-    throw new Error('testTask.idle is not true');
-  }
-});
-
-tap.test('testTask.running should be of type boolean and initially false', async () => {
-  expect(testTask.running).toBeTypeofBoolean();
-  // tslint:disable-next-line:no-unused-expression
-  expect(testTask.running).toBeFalse();
-});
-
-tap.test('testTask.trigger() should return Promise', async () => {
-  expect(testTask.trigger()).toBeInstanceOf(Promise);
-});
-
-tap.test('testTask.trigger() returned Promise should be fullfilled', async () => {
-  await testTask.trigger();
-});
-
-tap.test('expect to run a task without pre and afterTask errorless', async () => {
-  let localTestTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
-    taskFunction: async () => {
-      console.log('only once');
-    },
-  });
-  await localTestTask.trigger();
-});
-
-tap.test('expect task to run in buffered mode', async () => {
-  let localTestTask = new taskbuffer.Task({
-    taskFunction: async () => {
-      await smartdelay.delayFor(3000);
+      counter++;
+      await smartdelay.delayFor(2000);
+      counter--;
     },
     buffered: true,
     bufferMax: 2,
   });
-  localTestTask.trigger();
-  localTestTask.trigger();
-  localTestTask.trigger();
-  await localTestTask.trigger();
+  bufferedTask.trigger();
+  bufferedTask.trigger();
+  bufferedTask.trigger();
+  await smartdelay.delayFor(100);
+  expect(counter <= bufferedTask.bufferMax).toBeTrue();
 });
 
 tap.start();

test/test.2.taskchain.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 
-import * as smartpromise from '@pushrocks/smartpromise';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
+import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 
 let task1Executed = false;
 const task1 = new taskbuffer.Task({

test/test.3.taskparallel.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 

test/test.4.taskmanager.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 
-import * as smartpromise from '@pushrocks/smartpromise';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
+import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 
 let myTaskManager: taskbuffer.TaskManager;
 let taskRunCounter = 0;
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ tap.test('should run the task as expected', async () => {
           taskDone.resolve();
         }
       },
-    })
+    }),
   );
   myTaskManager.start();
   await myTaskManager.triggerTaskByName('myTask');

test/test.5.task.paramflow.ts

@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 
-import * as smartpromise from '@pushrocks/smartpromise';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
+import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
 
 const flowTask1 = new taskbuffer.Task({
   taskFunction: (x: number) => {

test/test.6.taskonce.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { expect, tap } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { expect, tap } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 

test/test.7.taskloop.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { tap, expect } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { tap, expect } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 

test/test.8.bufferedrun.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { tap, expect } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { tap, expect } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 

test/test.taskrunner.ts

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { tap, expect } from '@pushrocks/tapbundle';
+import { tap, expect } from '@git.zone/tstest/tapbundle';
 
 import * as taskbuffer from '../ts/index.js';
 
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ tap.test('should execute task when its scheduled', async (tools) => {
       taskFunction: async () => {
         console.log('hi');
       },
-    })
+    }),
   );
 
   testTaskRunner.addTask(
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ tap.test('should execute task when its scheduled', async (tools) => {
         console.log('there');
         done.resolve();
       },
-    })
+    }),
   );
 
   await done.promise;

ts/00_commitinfo_data.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+/**
+ * autocreated commitinfo by @push.rocks/commitinfo
+ */
+export const commitinfo = {
+  name: '@push.rocks/taskbuffer',
+  version: '3.1.9',
+  description: 'A flexible task management library supporting TypeScript, allowing for task buffering, scheduling, and execution with dependency management.'
+}

ts/index.ts

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 export { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
-export type { ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js'
+export type { ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 export { Taskchain } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskchain.js';
 export { Taskparallel } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskparallel.js';
 export { TaskManager } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskmanager.js';
 export { TaskOnce } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskonce.js';
 export { TaskRunner } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskrunner.js';
 export { TaskDebounced } from './taskbuffer.classes.taskdebounced.js';
+import * as distributedCoordination from './taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.js';
+export { distributedCoordination };

ts/taskbuffer.classes.bufferrunner.ts

@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@ import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 
 export class BufferRunner {
   public task: Task;
-  // initialze by default
+  // initialize by default
   public bufferCounter: number = 0;
-  constructor(taskArg: Task) {
+
+  constructor(taskArg: Task<any>) {
     this.task = taskArg;
   }
 
@@ -12,28 +13,21 @@ export class BufferRunner {
     if (!(this.bufferCounter >= this.task.bufferMax)) {
       this.bufferCounter++;
     }
-    const returnPromise: Promise<any> = this.task.cycleCounter.getPromiseForCycle(
-      this.bufferCounter + 1
-    );
+    const returnPromise: Promise<any> =
+      this.task.cycleCounter.getPromiseForCycle(this.bufferCounter);
     if (!this.task.running) {
       this._run(x);
     }
     return returnPromise;
   }
 
-  private _run(x: any) {
-    const recursiveBufferRunner = (x: any) => {
-      if (this.bufferCounter >= 0) {
+  private async _run(x: any) {
     this.task.running = true;
-        Task.runTask(this.task, { x: x }).then((x) => {
-          this.bufferCounter--; // this.bufferCounter drops below 0, the recursion stops.
-          this.task.cycleCounter.informOfCycle(x);
-          recursiveBufferRunner(x);
-        });
-      } else {
+    while (this.bufferCounter > 0) {
+      const result = await Task.runTask(this.task, { x: x });
+      this.bufferCounter--;
+      this.task.cycleCounter.informOfCycle(result);
+    }
     this.task.running = false;
   }
-    };
-    recursiveBufferRunner(x);
-  }
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.cyclecounter.ts

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ export interface ICycleObject {
 export class CycleCounter {
   public task: Task;
   public cycleObjectArray: ICycleObject[] = [];
-  constructor(taskArg: Task) {
+  constructor(taskArg: Task<any>) {
     this.task = taskArg;
   }
   public getPromiseForCycle(cycleCountArg: number) {

ts/taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
+import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
+
+/**
+ * Contains all data for the final coordinator to make an informed decision.
+ */
+export interface IDistributedTaskRequest {
+  submitterId: string;
+  requestResponseId: string;
+  taskName: string;
+  taskVersion: string;
+  taskExecutionTime: number;
+  taskExecutionTimeout: number;
+  taskExecutionParallel: number;
+  status: 'requesting' | 'gotRejected' | 'failed' | 'succeeded';
+}
+
+export interface IDistributedTaskRequestResult {
+  submitterId: string;
+  requestResponseId: string;
+  considered: boolean;
+  rank: number;
+  reason: string;
+  shouldTrigger: boolean;
+}
+
+export abstract class AbstractDistributedCoordinator {
+  public abstract fireDistributedTaskRequest(
+    infoBasis: IDistributedTaskRequest,
+  ): Promise<IDistributedTaskRequestResult>;
+
+  public abstract updateDistributedTaskRequest(
+    infoBasis: IDistributedTaskRequest,
+  ): Promise<void>;
+
+  public abstract start(): Promise<void>;
+  public abstract stop(): Promise<void>;
+}

ts/taskbuffer.classes.task.ts

@@ -4,20 +4,25 @@ import { CycleCounter } from './taskbuffer.classes.cyclecounter.js';
 
 import { logger } from './taskbuffer.logging.js';
 
-export interface ITaskFunction {
-  (x?: any): PromiseLike<any>;
+export interface ITaskFunction<T = undefined> {
+  (x?: any, setupValue?: T): PromiseLike<any>;
 }
 
-export type TPreOrAfterTaskFunction = () => Task;
+export interface ITaskSetupFunction<T = undefined> {
+  (): Promise<T>;
+}
 
-export class Task {
-  // STATIC
-  public static extractTask(preOrAfterTaskArg: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction): Task {
+export type TPreOrAfterTaskFunction = () => Task<any>;
+
+export class Task<T = undefined> {
+  public static extractTask<T = undefined>(
+    preOrAfterTaskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
+  ): Task<T> {
     switch (true) {
       case !preOrAfterTaskArg:
         return null;
       case preOrAfterTaskArg instanceof Task:
-        return preOrAfterTaskArg as Task;
+        return preOrAfterTaskArg as Task<T>;
       case typeof preOrAfterTaskArg === 'function':
         const taskFunction = preOrAfterTaskArg as TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
         return taskFunction();
@@ -32,7 +37,7 @@ export class Task {
     return done.promise;
   };
 
-  public static isTask = (taskArg: Task): boolean => {
+  public static isTask = (taskArg: Task<any>): boolean => {
     if (taskArg instanceof Task && typeof taskArg.taskFunction === 'function') {
       return true;
     } else {
@@ -40,10 +45,10 @@ export class Task {
     }
   };
 
-  public static isTaskTouched = (
-    taskArg: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
-    touchedTasksArray: Task[]
-  ): boolean => {
+  public static isTaskTouched<T = undefined>(
+    taskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
+    touchedTasksArray: Task<T>[],
+  ): boolean {
     const taskToCheck = Task.extractTask(taskArg);
     let result = false;
     for (const keyArg in touchedTasksArray) {
@@ -52,45 +57,58 @@ export class Task {
       }
     }
     return result;
-  };
+  }
 
-  public static runTask = async (
-    taskArg: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
-    optionsArg: { x?: any; touchedTasksArray?: Task[] }
+  public static runTask = async <T>(
+    taskArg: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction,
+    optionsArg: { x?: any; touchedTasksArray?: Task<T>[] },
   ) => {
-    // extracts the task in case it is specified as a return value of a function
     const taskToRun = Task.extractTask(taskArg);
     const done = plugins.smartpromise.defer();
 
-    // pay respect to execDelay
+    // Wait for all blocking tasks to finish
+    for (const task of taskToRun.blockingTasks) {
+      await task.finished;
+    }
+
+    if (!taskToRun.setupValue && taskToRun.taskSetup) {
+      taskToRun.setupValue = await taskToRun.taskSetup();
+    }
+
     if (taskToRun.execDelay) {
       await plugins.smartdelay.delayFor(taskToRun.execDelay);
     }
 
-    //  set running params
     taskToRun.running = true;
 
     done.promise.then(async () => {
       taskToRun.running = false;
+
+      // When the task has finished running, resolve the finished promise
+      taskToRun.resolveFinished();
+
+      // Create a new finished promise for the next run
+      taskToRun.finished = new Promise((resolve) => {
+        taskToRun.resolveFinished = resolve;
+      });
     });
 
-    // handle options
     const options = {
       ...{ x: undefined, touchedTasksArray: [] },
       ...optionsArg,
     };
     const x = options.x;
-    const touchedTasksArray: Task[] = options.touchedTasksArray;
+    const touchedTasksArray: Task<T>[] = options.touchedTasksArray;
 
     touchedTasksArray.push(taskToRun);
 
-    // run the task cascade
     const localDeferred = plugins.smartpromise.defer();
     localDeferred.promise
       .then(() => {
-        // lets run any preTask
-
-        if (taskToRun.preTask && !Task.isTaskTouched(taskToRun.preTask, touchedTasksArray)) {
+        if (
+          taskToRun.preTask &&
+          !Task.isTaskTouched(taskToRun.preTask, touchedTasksArray)
+        ) {
           return Task.runTask(taskToRun.preTask, { x, touchedTasksArray });
         } else {
           const done2 = plugins.smartpromise.defer();
@@ -99,16 +117,21 @@ export class Task {
         }
       })
       .then(async (x) => {
-        // lets run the main task
         try {
-          return await taskToRun.taskFunction(x);
+          return await taskToRun.taskFunction(x, taskToRun.setupValue);
         } catch (e) {
           console.log(e);
         }
       })
       .then((x) => {
-        if (taskToRun.afterTask && !Task.isTaskTouched(taskToRun.afterTask, touchedTasksArray)) {
-          return Task.runTask(taskToRun.afterTask, { x: x, touchedTasksArray: touchedTasksArray });
+        if (
+          taskToRun.afterTask &&
+          !Task.isTaskTouched(taskToRun.afterTask, touchedTasksArray)
+        ) {
+          return Task.runTask(taskToRun.afterTask, {
+            x: x,
+            touchedTasksArray: touchedTasksArray,
+          });
         } else {
           const done2 = plugins.smartpromise.defer();
           done2.resolve(x);
@@ -125,72 +148,62 @@ export class Task {
     return await done.promise;
   };
 
-  // INSTANCE
-  // mandatory properties
   public name: string;
-  public taskFunction: ITaskFunction;
+  public version: string;
+  public taskFunction: ITaskFunction<T>;
   public buffered: boolean;
   public cronJob: plugins.smarttime.CronJob;
 
   public bufferMax: number;
   public execDelay: number;
+  public timeout: number;
 
-  // tasks to run before and after
-  public preTask: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
-  public afterTask: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
+  public preTask: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
+  public afterTask: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
+
+  // Add a list to store the blocking tasks
+  public blockingTasks: Task[] = [];
+
+  // Add a promise that will resolve when the task has finished
+  private finished: Promise<void>;
+  private resolveFinished: () => void;
 
-  // initialize by default
   public running: boolean = false;
   public bufferRunner = new BufferRunner(this);
   public cycleCounter = new CycleCounter(this);
 
-  public idle: boolean = true;
-  private _state: string = 'ready';
+  public get idle() {
+    return !this.running;
+  }
+
+  public taskSetup: ITaskSetupFunction<T>;
+  public setupValue: T;
 
   constructor(optionsArg: {
-    /**
-     * the task function to run, must return promise
-     */
-    taskFunction: ITaskFunction;
-    /**
-     * any other task to run before
-     */
-    preTask?: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
-    /**
-     * any other task to run after
-     */
-    afterTask?: Task | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
-    /**
-     * wether this task should run buffered
-     */
+    taskFunction: ITaskFunction<T>;
+    preTask?: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
+    afterTask?: Task<T> | TPreOrAfterTaskFunction;
     buffered?: boolean;
-    /**
-     * the maximum buffer
-     */
     bufferMax?: number;
-    /**
-     * the execution delay, before the task is executed
-     * only makes sense when running in buffered mode
-     */
     execDelay?: number;
-    /**
-     * the name of the task
-     */
     name?: string;
+    taskSetup?: ITaskSetupFunction<T>;
   }) {
     this.taskFunction = optionsArg.taskFunction;
     this.preTask = optionsArg.preTask;
     this.afterTask = optionsArg.afterTask;
-    this.idle = !this.running;
     this.buffered = optionsArg.buffered;
     this.bufferMax = optionsArg.bufferMax;
     this.execDelay = optionsArg.execDelay;
     this.name = optionsArg.name;
+    this.taskSetup = optionsArg.taskSetup;
+
+    // Create the finished promise
+    this.finished = new Promise((resolve) => {
+      this.resolveFinished = resolve;
+    });
   }
 
-  /**
-   * trigger the task. Will trigger buffered if this.buffered is true
-   */
   public trigger(x?: any): Promise<any> {
     if (this.buffered) {
       return this.triggerBuffered(x);
@@ -199,31 +212,11 @@ export class Task {
     }
   }
 
-  /**
-   * trigger task unbuffered.
-   * will actually run the task, not considering any buffered limits.
-   */
   public triggerUnBuffered(x?: any): Promise<any> {
-    return Task.runTask(this, { x: x });
+    return Task.runTask<T>(this, { x: x });
   }
 
-  /**
-   * trigger task buffered.
-   * note: .trigger() also calls this function
-   */
   public triggerBuffered(x?: any): Promise<any> {
     return this.bufferRunner.trigger(x);
   }
-
-  get state(): string {
-    return this._state;
-  }
-
-  set state(stateArg: string) {
-    if (stateArg === 'locked') {
-      this._state = 'locked';
-    } else {
-      logger.log('error', `state type ${stateArg} could not be set`);
-    }
-  }
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskchain.ts

@@ -27,14 +27,18 @@ export class Taskchain extends Task {
           let taskCounter = 0; // counter for iterating async over the taskArray
           const iterateTasks = (x: any) => {
             if (typeof this.taskArray[taskCounter] !== 'undefined') {
-              console.log(this.name + ' running: Task' + this.taskArray[taskCounter].name);
+              console.log(
+                this.name + ' running: Task' + this.taskArray[taskCounter].name,
+              );
               this.taskArray[taskCounter].trigger(x).then((x) => {
                 logger.log('info', this.taskArray[taskCounter].name);
                 taskCounter++;
                 iterateTasks(x);
               });
             } else {
-              console.log('Taskchain "' + this.name + '" completed successfully');
+              console.log(
+                'Taskchain "' + this.name + '" completed successfully',
+              );
               done.resolve(x);
             }
           };

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskdebounced.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
 
-import { Task, ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
+import { Task, type ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 
 export class TaskDebounced<T = unknown> extends Task {
   private _debouncedTaskFunction: ITaskFunction;
@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ export class TaskDebounced<T = unknown> extends Task {
     });
     this.taskFunction = optionsArg.taskFunction;
     this._observableIntake.observable
-      .pipe(plugins.smartrx.rxjs.ops.debounceTime(optionsArg.debounceTimeInMillis))
+      .pipe(
+        plugins.smartrx.rxjs.ops.debounceTime(optionsArg.debounceTimeInMillis),
+      )
       .subscribe((x) => {
         this.taskFunction(x);
       });

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskmanager.ts

@@ -1,59 +1,52 @@
 import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
 import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
+import {
+  AbstractDistributedCoordinator,
+  type IDistributedTaskRequestResult,
+} from './taskbuffer.classes.distributedcoordinator.js';
 
 export interface ICronJob {
   cronString: string;
-  taskNameArg: string;
+  taskName: string;
   job: any;
 }
 
+export interface ITaskManagerConstructorOptions {
+  distributedCoordinator?: AbstractDistributedCoordinator;
+}
+
 export class TaskManager {
+  public randomId = plugins.smartunique.shortId();
   public taskMap = new plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task>();
   private cronJobManager = new plugins.smarttime.CronManager();
+  public options: ITaskManagerConstructorOptions = {
+    distributedCoordinator: null,
+  };
 
-  constructor() {
-    // nothing here
+  constructor(options: ITaskManagerConstructorOptions = {}) {
+    this.options = Object.assign(this.options, options);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * checks if a task is already present
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public getTaskByName(taskNameArg: string): Task {
-    return this.taskMap.findSync((itemArg) => {
-      return itemArg.name === taskNameArg;
-    });
+  public getTaskByName(taskName: string): Task {
+    return this.taskMap.findSync((task) => task.name === taskName);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * adds a Task to the TaskManager
-   * @param taskArg
-   */
-  public addTask(taskArg: Task): void {
-    if (!taskArg.name) {
-      throw new Error('taskArg needs a name to be added to taskManager');
+  public addTask(task: Task): void {
+    if (!task.name) {
+      throw new Error('Task must have a name to be added to taskManager');
     }
-    this.taskMap.add(taskArg);
+    this.taskMap.add(task);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * adds and schedules a task at once
-   * @param taskArg
-   * @param cronStringArg
-   */
-  public addAndScheduleTask(taskArg: Task, cronStringArg: string) {
-    this.addTask(taskArg);
-    this.scheduleTaskByName(taskArg.name, cronStringArg);
+  public addAndScheduleTask(task: Task, cronString: string) {
+    this.addTask(task);
+    this.scheduleTaskByName(task.name, cronString);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * triggers a task in the TaskManagerByName
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public triggerTaskByName(taskNameArg: string): Promise<any> {
-    const taskToTrigger = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
+  public async triggerTaskByName(taskName: string): Promise<any> {
+    const taskToTrigger = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
     if (!taskToTrigger) {
-      throw new Error(`There is no task with the name of ${taskNameArg}`);
+      throw new Error(`No task with the name ${taskName} found.`);
     }
     return taskToTrigger.trigger();
   }
@@ -62,65 +55,94 @@ export class TaskManager {
     return task.trigger();
   }
 
-  /**
-   * schedules the task by name
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public scheduleTaskByName(taskNameArg: string, cronStringArg: string) {
-    const taskToSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
-    const cronJob = this.cronJobManager.addCronjob(cronStringArg, async () => {
-      console.log(`taskbuffer schedule triggered task >>${taskToSchedule.name}<<`);
-      console.log(
-        `task >>${taskToSchedule.name}<< is ${
-          taskToSchedule.buffered
-            ? `buffered with max ${taskToSchedule.bufferMax} buffered calls`
-            : `unbuffered`
-        }`
-      );
-      await taskToSchedule.trigger();
-    });
-    taskToSchedule.cronJob = cronJob;
+  public scheduleTaskByName(taskName: string, cronString: string) {
+    const taskToSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    if (!taskToSchedule) {
+      throw new Error(`No task with the name ${taskName} found.`);
+    }
+    this.handleTaskScheduling(taskToSchedule, cronString);
   }
 
-  /**
-   * deschedules a task by name
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public descheduleTaskByName(taskNameArg: string) {
-    const taskToDeSchedule = this.getTaskByName(taskNameArg);
-    if (taskToDeSchedule.cronJob) {
-      this.cronJobManager.removeCronjob(taskToDeSchedule.cronJob);
-      taskToDeSchedule.cronJob = null;
+  private handleTaskScheduling(task: Task, cronString: string) {
+    const cronJob = this.cronJobManager.addCronjob(
+      cronString,
+      async (triggerTime: number) => {
+        this.logTaskState(task);
+        if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+          const announcementResult = await this.performDistributedConsultation(
+            task,
+            triggerTime,
+          );
+          if (!announcementResult.shouldTrigger) {
+            console.log('Distributed coordinator result: NOT EXECUTING');
+            return;
+          } else {
+            console.log('Distributed coordinator result: CHOSEN AND EXECUTING');
+          }
+        }
+        await task.trigger();
+      },
+    );
+    task.cronJob = cronJob;
+  }
+
+  private logTaskState(task: Task) {
+    console.log(`Taskbuffer schedule triggered task >>${task.name}<<`);
+    const bufferState = task.buffered
+      ? `buffered with max ${task.bufferMax} buffered calls`
+      : `unbuffered`;
+    console.log(`Task >>${task.name}<< is ${bufferState}`);
+  }
+
+  private async performDistributedConsultation(
+    task: Task,
+    triggerTime: number,
+  ): Promise<IDistributedTaskRequestResult> {
+    console.log('Found a distributed coordinator, performing consultation.');
+
+    return this.options.distributedCoordinator.fireDistributedTaskRequest({
+      submitterId: this.randomId,
+      requestResponseId: plugins.smartunique.shortId(),
+      status: 'requesting',
+      taskExecutionParallel: 1,
+      taskExecutionTime: triggerTime,
+      taskExecutionTimeout: task.timeout,
+      taskName: task.name,
+      taskVersion: task.version,
+    });
+  }
+
+  public descheduleTaskByName(taskName: string) {
+    const task = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    if (task && task.cronJob) {
+      this.cronJobManager.removeCronjob(task.cronJob);
+      task.cronJob = null;
     }
     if (this.cronJobManager.cronjobs.isEmpty) {
       this.cronJobManager.stop();
     }
   }
 
-  /**
-   * deschedules a task
-   * @param task
-   */
   public async descheduleTask(task: Task) {
     await this.descheduleTaskByName(task.name);
   }
-  /**
-   * returns all schedules of a specific task
-   * @param taskNameArg
-   */
-  public getSchedulesForTaskName(taskNameArg: string) {}
 
-  /**
-   * starts the taskmanager
-   */
-  public start() {
+  public getScheduleForTaskName(taskName: string): string | null {
+    const task = this.getTaskByName(taskName);
+    return task && task.cronJob ? task.cronJob.cronExpression : null;
+  }
+
+  public async start() {
+    if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+      await this.options.distributedCoordinator.start();
+    }
     this.cronJobManager.start();
   }
 
-  /**
-   * stops the taskmanager
-   */
-  public stop() {
+  public async stop() {
     this.cronJobManager.stop();
+    if (this.options.distributedCoordinator) {
+      await this.options.distributedCoordinator.stop();
+    }
   }
 }

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskonce.ts

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 import * as plugins from './taskbuffer.plugins.js';
 
-import { Task, ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
+import { Task, type ITaskFunction } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 
 /**
  * TaskOnce is run exactly once, no matter how often it is triggered

ts/taskbuffer.classes.taskrunner.ts

@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ import { Task } from './taskbuffer.classes.task.js';
 export class TaskRunner {
   public maxParrallelJobs: number = 1;
   public status: 'stopped' | 'running' = 'stopped';
-  public runningTasks: plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task> = new plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task>();
+  public runningTasks: plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task> =
+    new plugins.lik.ObjectMap<Task>();
   public qeuedTasks: Task[] = [];
 
   constructor() {

ts/taskbuffer.plugins.ts

@@ -1,8 +1,17 @@
-import * as smartlog from '@pushrocks/smartlog';
-import * as lik from '@pushrocks/lik';
-import * as smartpromise from '@pushrocks/smartpromise';
-import * as smartdelay from '@pushrocks/smartdelay';
-import * as smartrx from '@pushrocks/smartrx';
-import * as smarttime from '@pushrocks/smarttime';
+import * as lik from '@push.rocks/lik';
+import * as smartlog from '@push.rocks/smartlog';
+import * as smartpromise from '@push.rocks/smartpromise';
+import * as smartdelay from '@push.rocks/smartdelay';
+import * as smartrx from '@push.rocks/smartrx';
+import * as smarttime from '@push.rocks/smarttime';
+import * as smartunique from '@push.rocks/smartunique';
 
-export { smartlog, lik, smartpromise, smartdelay, smartrx, smarttime };
+export {
+  lik,
+  smartlog,
+  smartpromise,
+  smartdelay,
+  smartrx,
+  smarttime,
+  smartunique,
+};

tsconfig.json

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+{
+  "compilerOptions": {
+    "experimentalDecorators": true,
+    "useDefineForClassFields": false,
+    "target": "ES2022",
+    "module": "NodeNext",
+    "moduleResolution": "NodeNext",
+    "esModuleInterop": true,
+    "verbatimModuleSyntax": true,
+    "baseUrl": ".",
+    "paths": {}
+  },
+  "exclude": ["dist_*/**/*.d.ts"]
+}