Tool Profile

Jujutsu (jj)

A version control CLI using Git as a backend with a mutable working-copy mental model.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-04-15

Last seen:2026-04-15

Sightings:1

Source:github.com

What it is

A version control CLI using Git as a backend with a mutable working-copy mental model.

Why developers recommend it

Offers a distinct workflow that simplifies history rewriting and commit management compared to traditional Git.

Hacker News evidence

2026-04-15

Commenters highlighted the 'jj undo' feature as a major safety improvement and praised the anonymous branching workflow.

jj – the CLI for Jujutsu