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Let's document: jj (Jujutsu)

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#17,040 opened on Jun 30, 2025

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Description

Command description

Jujutsu is a version control system which works with various backends, including git.

https://docs.jj-vcs.dev/latest

Documentation

https://docs.jj-vcs.dev/latest

Platform

Common

VCS repository link (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)

https://github.com/jj-vcs/jj

Additional information

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Commands

  • jj -> #17041
  • jj abandon -> #17055
  • jj absorb -> #17129
  • jj bisect -> #20731
  • jj bookmark -> #17049
  • jj commit -> #17047
  • jj config -> #20713
  • jj config edit -> #20713
  • jj config get -> #20713
  • jj config list -> #20713
  • jj config path -> #20713
  • jj config set -> #20713
  • jj config unset -> #20713
  • jj describe -> #17047
  • jj diff -> #17041
  • jj diffedit -> #19429
  • jj duplicate -> #19140
  • jj edit -> #17047
  • jj evolog -> #17129
  • jj file ->
  • jj file annotate ->
  • jj file chmod ->
  • jj file list ->
  • jj file search ->
  • jj file show ->
  • jj file track ->
  • jj file untrack ->
  • jj fix ->
  • jj gerrit ->
  • jj git -> #17046
  • jj git colocation ->
  • jj git clone -> #17143
  • jj git export ->
  • jj git fetch -> #17143
  • jj git import ->
  • jj git init -> #17143
  • jj git push -> #17143
  • jj git remote -> #17143
  • jj git root ->
  • jj help ->
  • jj interdiff -> #19540
  • jj log -> #17041
  • jj metaedit ->
  • jj new -> #17047
  • jj next -> #19303
  • jj operation -> #17045
  • jj operation abandon ->
  • jj operation diff ->
  • jj operation log ->
  • jj operation restore ->
  • jj operation revert ->
  • jj operation show ->
  • jj parallelize -> #17051
  • jj prev -> #19303
  • jj rebase -> #17051
  • jj redo ->
  • jj resolve -> #17051
  • jj restore -> #17129
  • jj revert -> #17055
  • jj root ->
  • jj show -> #17055
  • jj sign ->
  • jj simplify-parents -> #17055
  • jj sparse ->
  • jj sparse edit ->
  • jj sparse list ->
  • jj sparse reset ->
  • jj sparse set ->
  • jj split -> #17051
  • jj squash -> #17047
  • jj status -> #17041
  • jj tag -> #20730
  • jj tag delete -> #20730
  • jj tag list -> #20730
  • jj tag set -> #20730
  • jj undo -> #19284
  • jj unsign ->
  • jj util ->
  • jj util completion ->
  • jj util config-schema ->
  • jj util exec ->
  • jj util gc ->
  • jj util install-man-pages ->
  • jj util markdown-help ->
  • jj version ->
  • jj workspace ->
  • jj workspace add ->
  • jj workspace forget ->
  • jj workspace list ->
  • jj workspace rename ->
  • jj workspace root ->
  • jj workspace update-stale ->

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine existing PRs for jj subcommands (e.g., #17041, #17055) to learn the tldr page format, then pick an unchecked subcommand and create a new page following the same structure.
Tech stack
None
Domain
documentationcli
Issue type
Documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Gitbasic understanding of command line tools
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85