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just

Agent-readyGit & GitHubProductivity

Task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal.

Task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal. Built by casey.

Task fit

task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use just for task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal.

Run `just --choose` and see what comes back.

Repository family

casey

First trust check

just 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 just

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ just --version

just responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ just --choose

First steps

  1. 01Install just.
  2. 02Run `just --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `just --choose`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal.

Use this when

You need productivity workflows in both local dev and CI.

Hold off when

You don't work with productivity workflows.

Trust and constraints

trusted95/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyYes

Why operators pick it

  • just fits git & github well, especially for task runner, project commands, and automation from the terminal.
  • 34,118 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)34.1K
GitHub stars32.4K
LicenseCC0-1.0
UpdatedMar 24, 2026