Yak Nair

Task-Free, Carefree Coding

The #1 developer-trusted solution for removing unwanted prerequisite tasks. Dissolves yak shaving so you can get back to what matters.

Ship Features Faster

Learn About Yak Shaving

Sound Familiar?

"I just need to add a button..."

→ but first I need to update the component library

→ but first I need to upgrade Node

→ but first I need to install nvm

→ but first I need to fix my shell config

→ but first I need to update my dotfiles repo

→ but first I need to renew my SSH keys

→ but first I need to remember my GPG passphrase

→ but first...


Stop shaving. Start shipping.

Why Developers Love Yak Nair

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Works in Minutes

Our patented TaskDissolve™ formula breaks down even the most stubborn dependency chains in under 3 minutes.

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Targets Root Tasks

Goes beneath the surface to eliminate tasks you didn't even know were blocking you. Reaches deep into your backlog.

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Gentle Formula

Won't irritate your codebase. Safe for use on legacy systems, monorepos, and even that jQuery project from 2012.

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Smooth Results

Leaves your workflow feeling silky smooth. Results last up to 2 sprints longer than manual yak shaving.

How It Works

1

Apply

Identify your yak. Apply Yak Nair liberally to affected areas of your task list.

2

Wait

Let our TaskDissolve™ technology break down the causal chains binding your prerequisites.

3

Wipe Away

Simply wipe away dissolved tasks. Watch as blockers disappear, revealing the smooth workflow underneath.

Find Your Formula

Yak Nair Original

For Everyday Yak Shaving

  • Standard dependency resolution
  • Config file untangling
  • Basic environment setup
  • README-guided application

$29.99 / sprint

Yak Nair Sensitive

For Legacy Codebases

  • Gentle on deprecated APIs
  • Won't break brittle tests
  • Respects tribal knowledge
  • Extra soothing for tech debt

$49.99 / sprint

Yak Nair MAX

For Coarse Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes cluster untangling
  • Multi-cloud dependency dissolution
  • Terraform state reconciliation
  • Pipeline blockage removal

$99.99 / sprint

Real Results from Real Developers

I used to spend 4 hours setting up my environment before writing a single line of code. Now? I just apply Yak Nair and I'm shipping features by lunch.

Sarah K.

Senior Frontend Engineer

My team was drowning in prerequisite tasks. Yak Nair dissolved our entire blocked backlog. Our velocity increased 300%. My manager cried.

Marcus T.

Tech Lead, Fortune 500

I was mass years deep in a yak shaving rabbit hole. Docker configs, SSL certs, DNS propagation... One application of Yak Nair MAX and I finally deployed to production.

DevOps Dana

Site Reliability Engineer

⚠️ Important Safety Information ⚠️

Do not use Yak Nair on tasks that are actually important. Side effects may include: shipping too fast, mass merge conflicts, and the uncomfortable realization that some yaks needed shaving after all.
If you experience sudden productivity lasting more than 4 sprints, consult your engineering manager. Keep away from project managers — may cause unrealistic expectations.