How do I find a specific change using this skill?

The skill utilizes 'jj log' with description filters and 'jj file annotate' to track down exactly which commit introduced a specific line of code.

What is Jujutsu (jj)?

Jujutsu is a Git-compatible version control system designed for speed, safety, and easy history manipulation, often preferred for its powerful revision language.

How does this skill help with large, messy commits?

It provides specific workflows for using the 'jj split' command to extract logical changes into separate, focused commits with individual descriptions and metadata.

Can I use this skill to rewrite history that has already been pushed?

While the skill covers overriding immutability, it is generally recommended for local history; rewriting shared remote history requires caution as it affects all collaborators.

Does this skill support conflict resolution?

Yes, it includes patterns for identifying, resolving, and squashing conflicts that occur during rebases or history rewrites within the jj ecosystem.

Jujutsu (jj) History & Commit Manager

Name: Jujutsu (jj) History & Commit Manager
Author: edmundmiller

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Deployment & DevOps

Manages complex Jujutsu (jj) repository histories by investigating commits, splitting monolithic changes, and resolving conflicts.

This skill provides Claude with advanced techniques for navigating and manipulating Jujutsu (jj) version control repositories. It enables efficient historical investigation, line-level tracking via annotation, and sophisticated history rewriting—such as splitting large commits into focused pieces and cleaning up redundant entries. By handling advanced concepts like immutability overrides and complex rebase resolutions, it helps developers maintain a clean, reviewable, and logical project history while leveraging jj's unique workflow features.

Key Features

01History cleanup for removing redundant commits and resolving conflicts

02Deep commit history investigation using advanced jj log queries

03Automated workflows for splitting monolithic commits into logical units

0440 GitHub stars

05Precise line-level change tracking with file annotation

06Safe immutability overrides for rewriting local shared history

Use Cases

01Auditing project history to find exactly when and why a specific line was changed

02Breaking down a large, multi-feature commit into smaller, review-ready pieces

03Cleaning up messy commit chains after complex rebases or merges

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add edmundmiller/dotfiles jj-history-investigation

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