Squash working copy changes into ancestor commits using jj.
npx skills add https://github.com/jbott/nix-config --skill jj-squash
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: jj:squash Source: https://github.com/jbott/nix-config/tree/main/home-manager/programs/claude-code/skills/jj%3Asquash Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jbott/nix-config --skill jj-squash
Squash changes from the current working copy into relevant ancestor commits to keep the project history clean and readable, avoiding a tangle of small, piecemeal commits.
Squash the current working copy into its parent or a chosen ancestor.
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To squash changes into an ancestor commit using jj, identify candidate commits with jj log, inspect changes with jj diff, and execute the squash command to consolidate working copy updates into the designated parent or ancestor commit.
Squashing changes from the working copy into relevant ancestor commits keeps version control history clean and readable, avoiding a tangle of small, piecemeal commits while preserving the original commit context.
The jj tool handles large sets of changes by mapping them to target ancestor commits based on path and description. This workflow consolidates extensive working copy modifications into appropriate ancestors to maintain a structured project history.
You should avoid squashing changes into ancestor commits when you need to preserve a detailed, sequential record of small, piecemeal updates, as squashing consolidates history and removes the individual commit granularity.
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