What is Jujutsu?

Jujutsu is a Git-compatible version control system that offers a simpler and more powerful model than Git while remaining backwards compatible with existing Git repositories. It uses the jj command, treats the working copy as a commit, provides first-class conflict handling and an undo for every operation — letting you keep using Git hosting like GitHub or Forgejo underneath.

            🚀 Why Latest Versions Matter: Jujutsu is evolving rapidly with new commands, workflow refinements and performance improvements. Using the latest version means access to the newest features and Git interop fixes.
        

⚡ Key Features of Jujutsu

🔄 Git Compatible

Works directly with existing Git repositories and remotes like GitHub and Forgejo.

↩️ Universal Undo

Every operation is recorded and can be undone with a single command.

🧩 First-class Conflicts

Conflicts are recorded in commits and can be resolved at any time, not just during merges.

📄 Working Copy as Commit

The working copy is itself a commit, removing the staging area and simplifying workflows.

🎯 Why Jujutsu?

Simpler model: No staging area and a consistent, predictable workflow
Safe experimentation: Undo any operation, including rebases and merges
Git interop: Keep using Git hosting and collaborate with Git users
Powerful history editing: Effortless rebasing and commit rewriting

🆕 Highlights

The jj command: A modern CLI over Git repositories
Operation Log: Full history of repository operations with undo
Conflict Handling: Conflicts stored in commits, resolvable anytime
Git Backend: Interoperates with existing Git remotes

📦 Installation from debian.griffo.io

Step 1: Add Repository

sudo install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://debian.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/debian.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/debian.griffo.io.gpg] https://debian.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
sudo apt update
                

install -d -m 0755 /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://debian.griffo.io/EA0F721D231FDD3A0A17B9AC7808B4DD62C41256.asc | gpg --dearmor --yes -o /etc/apt/keyrings/debian.griffo.io.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/debian.griffo.io.gpg] https://debian.griffo.io/apt $(lsb_release -sc 2>/dev/null) main" | tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/debian.griffo.io.list > /dev/null
apt update
                

Step 2: Install jujutsu

# Install latest jujutsu
sudo apt install jujutsu

# Verify installation
jj --version
                

# Install latest jujutsu
apt install jujutsu

# Verify installation
jj --version
                

🎯 Basic Usage Examples

# Show version
jj --version

# Initialize jj in an existing Git repo
jj git init --colocate

# Clone a Git repository
jj git clone https://github.com/user/repo.git

# Show the working-copy status
jj status

# Describe the current change
jj describe -m "My change"

# Undo the last operation
jj undo
        

🚀 Why Choose debian.griffo.io?

📊 Repository Comparison:

Official Ubuntu: Often months behind, missing latest features
debian.griffo.io: Latest version within hours of release
Manual Installation: Manual downloads and PATH setup required
Our Repository: Pre-built, ready-to-use packages

✅ Latest Features: Get newest Jujutsu features and improvements immediately
✅ No Manual Setup: Pre-built binaries, installed and updated through apt
✅ Automatic Updates: Packages updated within hours of upstream releases
✅ Proper Dependencies: Correctly packaged with all required libraries
✅ Multi-Distribution: Works on Jammy and Noble
✅ Easy Maintenance: Simple apt commands for updates

📦 Package Build Repository

The Ubuntu packages are automatically built and maintained in this GitHub repository:

📁 jujutsu-debian - Latest release builds

🔗 Related Packages

Also available from debian.griffo.io:

lazygit - Simple terminal UI for git commands
Helix Editor - Post-modern modal text editor
Starship - Fast, customizable cross-shell prompt

            🎯 Perfect for: Developers who want a simpler, more powerful version control workflow with universal undo and first-class conflict handling, while still collaborating over existing Git repositories.
        

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