What makes Jujutsu (jj) different from Git?

Jujutsu is Git-compatible but eliminates the staging area. It treats your working directory as a continuous commit that is automatically tracked, making history management more fluid.

Can I use this skill with my existing Git repository?

Yes, Jujutsu is designed to be Git-compatible. This skill includes commands for fetching from and pushing to Git remotes, as well as exporting to colocated Git repos.

How does Claude use this skill to create commits?

Claude uses the 'jj describe' command to add a message to your current changes and 'jj new' to create a new working copy, following the recommended Jujutsu workflow.

How do I see my recent changes with this skill?

Claude can use 'jj diff' to see current changes or 'jj log' to see a visual representation of your recent commit history and change IDs.

Jujutsu (jj) Version Control

Name: Jujutsu (jj) Version Control
Author: williballenthin

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Deployment & DevOps

Optimizes version control workflows using Jujutsu (jj) by providing domain-specific commands for history, commits, and Git interoperability.

About

This skill equips Claude with the specialized knowledge required to navigate and manage Jujutsu (jj) repositories. It provides a comprehensive reference for Jujutsu's unique 'working copy as commit' philosophy, allowing Claude to efficiently handle version control tasks without a staging area. Whether you are viewing complex commit histories, organizing changes through squashing and splitting, or managing Git-compatible remotes, this skill ensures Claude follows best practices for maintaining a clean and logical development history within the jj ecosystem.

Key Features

Streamlined command reference for viewing logs, diffs, and commit metadata.
1 GitHub stars
Guidance on the 'jj way' workflow for continuous, staging-free development.
Advanced commit manipulation patterns including squashing, moving, and splitting.
Automatic detection of Jujutsu repositories and environment state.
Git interoperability support for pushing, fetching, and exporting to traditional remotes.

Use Cases

Synchronizing Jujutsu-based local development with Git-based hosting platforms like GitHub.
Managing version control history in projects utilizing the Jujutsu VCS.
Organizing iterative code changes into structured, meaningful commits for review.

About

Key Features

Streamlined command reference for viewing logs, diffs, and commit metadata.
1 GitHub stars
Guidance on the 'jj way' workflow for continuous, staging-free development.
Advanced commit manipulation patterns including squashing, moving, and splitting.
Automatic detection of Jujutsu repositories and environment state.
Git interoperability support for pushing, fetching, and exporting to traditional remotes.

Use Cases

Synchronizing Jujutsu-based local development with Git-based hosting platforms like GitHub.
Managing version control history in projects utilizing the Jujutsu VCS.
Organizing iterative code changes into structured, meaningful commits for review.