Ask HN: What are annoying software processes that should be automated?

Dealing with tools automating software processes. Especially those created in JavaScript world. It seems like there's a new build tool released every week.

Shameless plug here, OP:

My project prm [0] might be helpful in the case of project initialization, as frustration with this (and jumping between projects) is what spurred its creation.

[0]: https://github.com/eivind88/prm

Bootstrapping a new server. I want a one-click solution. I think Ansible might help me get there.

Accurately figuring out the root causes of network issues. Is Internet down because of my isp, nameservers, router, misconfiguration, unplugged cable, submarine hitting an underwater cable or what?

It would be nice if my Desktop environment were exportable into some kind of standardized file so I could customize a new Windows box completely with a single installer.