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Describe-first workflow in jj means writing your commit message before implementing changes. Use jj desc -m "Your message" to set the commit description upfront, then implement your changes. This ensures clarity and lets you build focused, atomic commits incrementally using jj new and jj squash to refine history.

Yes. Jujutsu works with colocated git repositories, letting you switch between jj and git workflows as needed. The Skill guides seamless integration with git repos and helps maintain clean history across both version control systems.

Use jj squash and jj absorb to refine mutable commits and maintain a clean history. After mutations, validate results with jj st to ensure your changes are correct. This approach keeps your commit graph organized without relying on editor-based workflows.

Enforce inline commit messages using the -m flag with jj commands. This bypasses editor prompts entirely and works reliably in non-interactive environments or CI/CD pipelines while maintaining describe-first discipline.

Atomic commits isolate focused changes and simplify history refinement. Use them during typical development sessions when building features incrementally—each commit represents a single logical unit that can be tested, reviewed, or squashed independently.