just

Execute just recipes to automate development tasks in monorepos.

2|Updated Mar 25, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #devops #build #monorepo #test #just #task-runner

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npx skills add https://github.com/slabgorb/sidequest --skill just-slabgorb

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Skill: just
Source: https://github.com/slabgorb/sidequest/tree/main/.pennyfarthing/skills/pf-just
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/slabgorb/sidequest --skill just-slabgorb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Running and coordinating just recipes is often manual and error-prone in large monorepos; this skill streamlines task automation by centralizing recipe execution.

Core Features & Use Cases

Execute just recipes from the repository root to automate dev flows like building, testing, GUI management, and portrait generation.
Manage a monorepo's project tasks with clear, repeatable commands and consistent outputs across environments.
Use Case: When starting a new feature, run just build and just test to verify code compiles and tests pass automatically.

Quick Start

Tell the AI to run a specific just recipe, for example just build.

Frequently Asked Questions about just

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate build and test workflows in a monorepo?▼

Run just recipes from the repository root to automate monorepo build and test workflows. This centralizes task execution, providing clear, repeatable commands that ensure consistent outputs across different development environments.

How do I run a specific just recipe to start my development server?▼

Run a specific just recipe to start a development server by instructing the AI to execute the corresponding just command. The skill parses metadata from SKILL.md and exposes recipe-level commands through the just CLI for quick discovery and execution.

Can I use this to manage GUI tasks and generate portraits in my project?▼

Yes, you can manage GUI tasks and generate portraits by running the relevant just recipes. The skill supports these specific development workflows alongside starting servers, running tests, and authoring new just recipes within your project.

What's the best way to discover available recipes in a large monorepo?▼

Discover available recipes in a large monorepo through the skill's documentation feature. It parses skill metadata from SKILL.md and exposes recipe-level commands through the just CLI, documenting available recipes for quick discovery.

Does this task runner work without additional dependencies?▼

Yes, the task runner works without additional dependencies. It directly parses skill metadata from SKILL.md and coordinates just recipe execution to streamline task automation, requiring no extra components or libraries.