jj
Agent-readyGit & GitHubGitVersion control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal.
Version control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal. Built by Jujutsu.
Task fit
version control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal.
Lane
Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.
Operator brief
Use jj for version control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal.
Run `jj git init --colocate` and see what comes back.
Repository family
Jujutsu
First trust check
jj responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
GitHub review loop
Install command
$ brew install jjOperator pack
Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.
Verify
$ jj --versionjj responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ jj git init --colocateFirst steps
- 01Install jj.
- 02Run `jj --version` first.
- 03Start with `jj git init --colocate`.
- 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
version control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal.
Use this when
You need git workflows in both local dev and CI.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- jj fits git & github well, especially for version control, stacked changes, and git-compatible history from the terminal.
- 4,512 homebrew installs (30d).
- Easy to automate.
Constraints
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Start with read-only or dry-run commands.
Repository context
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