# grunt > A JavaScript task runner for automating processes. > More information: . - Run the default task process: `grunt` - Run one or more specific space-separated task(s): `grunt {{task_name}}` - Specify an alternative configuration file: `grunt --gruntfile {{path/to/file}}` - Specify an alternative base path for relative files: `grunt --base {{path/to/directory}}` - Specify an additional directory to scan for tasks in: `grunt --tasks {{path/to/directory}}` - Perform a dry-run without writing any files: `grunt --no-write` - List all available options: `grunt --help`