Desktop app for Jujutsu vcs

Version control that finally feels designed.

Using Git? Feel the power of jj (Jujutsu vcs) risk-free with your existing repositories and remotes, you can transparently switch to jj without disrupting your and your team's workflow. Learn jj in the process. See the commands behind your actions, it is not a black box.

Already a jj user? jjgui gives you a fast visual workflow, gives you powerful tools to manage complexity, and surfaces AI help when you need it. All with the same Git-compatible foundations you rely on today.

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Prerequisites

Required

  • git CLI
  • jj CLI
  • gh CLI

Optional (for AI support)

  • copilot
  • claude

How to start using jjgui

  1. Download the app: Download the latest build for your platform.
  2. Install the app: Complete the installation so jjgui is available from your system.

macOS

Pick the launch path that fits how you work today.

  1. To open from the Spotlight Search: Type jjgui and open the app, then choose the folder you want to open.
  2. To open from the command line: In your terminal, run jjgui to open jjgui in the context of your current path.

Linux

Choose one of the following installation methods:

Option A: Install via APT (Debian/Ubuntu)

Add the jjgui repository for automatic updates via apt:

# Import the signing key
curl -fsSL https://releases.jj-gui.com/gpg-key.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/jjgui.gpg

# Add the repository
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jjgui.gpg] https://releases.jj-gui.com/apt stable main" \
  | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jjgui.list

# Install
sudo apt update && sudo apt install jjgui

Option B: Install .deb directly

Download the .deb package and install it manually. You can verify the signature before installing:

# Import the signing key (one-time)
curl -fsSL https://releases.jj-gui.com/gpg-key.asc | gpg --import

# Download .deb and signature
curl -LO https://releases.jj-gui.com/jjgui_<version>_<arch>.deb
curl -LO https://releases.jj-gui.com/jjgui_<version>_<arch>.deb.sig

# Verify (optional but recommended)
gpg --verify jjgui_<version>_<arch>.deb.sig jjgui_<version>_<arch>.deb

# Install
sudo dpkg -i jjgui_<version>_<arch>.deb

Option C: Install from tarball

Download the tarball, extract, and copy the binaries:

tar -xzf jjgui-<version>-linux-<arch>.tar.gz
sudo cp jjgui-linux/jjgui-bin /usr/local/bin/
sudo cp jjgui-linux/jjgui /usr/local/bin/

Prerequisite: Linux builds require libwebkit2gtk-4.1. Install it with:

sudo apt install libwebkit2gtk-4.1-0

Once installed, run jjgui from your terminal inside any jj repository directory.

AI that works inside your version-control flow

Use AI where decisions happen, not in a disconnected chat tab.

Having trouble with a rebase? Ask AI to suggest the next step right in the middle of conflict resolution.

AI-assisted code review

Review AI-generated code in a familiar GitHub-style review flow, then ask AI to apply follow-up changes directly from that review context.

Found something to fix during code review? Start an AI thread beside the relevant code and diffs, without switching back to your IDE or a separate chat app, just type /review-comments in the AI panel, or generate the prompt for you to copy.

Parallel workflows, made easy

As AI accelerates code generation, teams need better ways to run tasks in parallel. jjgui makes it easy to create multiple workspaces, update your codebase in parallel, and start dedicated AI threads per workspace directly from the interface.

01

Claude integration

Repository-aware prompts and command execution support right beside your graph and diffs.

02

GitHub Copilot support

Leverage Copilot from inside jjgui using familiar account and session workflows.

03

AI code review loop

Review AI-generated changes like a GitHub code review, then ask AI to revise and apply updates without leaving jjgui.

GitHub integration built in

jjgui Github integration is powered by the gh CLI. You can use it to open PRs, inspect status checks, and switch between multiple GitHub accounts through gh integration without leaving jjgui.

PR creationStatus checksMulti-account supportTemplate friendly

Simple licensing for individuals and teams

Download the app and choose the model that matches how you adopt jjgui.

Trial

30 days free

Full product access with no upfront payment.

  • All core jjgui features enabled.
  • Great for evaluating workflow fit with your repos.
  • Paid entitlement required after trial period ends.
Perpetual

$60 one-time

Own the purchased major version permanently.

  • When you purchase Perpetual license, you can use the current major version (e.g v1.x) forever. You will get free (minor and patch) updates for that major version.
  • No recurring billing.
  • Upgrade later when your team is ready.
Maintenance

$60 one-time + $30/year

Add on top of the perpetual license for continuous updates with long-term flexibility.

  • All updates while the maintenance plan is active.
  • Cancel anytime; benefits continue through current term.
  • Perpetual entitlement remains at reached major version.

Community & Support

jjgui is closed-source software, but we believe in open communication. We have a public GitHub repository for issue tracking and community discussions.

Report an Issue

Found a bug or have a feature request? File an issue and help us improve jjgui.

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Join the Discussion

Have a question, idea, or want to share how you use jjgui? Start or join a discussion.

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