Understanding Jujutsu Log and Visibility

jj log shows only commits reachable from your current branch by default. Commits on abandoned branches, detached work, or prior revisions are hidden. Use jj log -r 'all()' to display the complete commit history and verify visibility across all branches and baselines.

Elided revisions are connecting commits that jj log omits from the display to reduce noise. They bridge visible commits in your history. Use jj log -r 'connected(...)' to reveal the full path between commits and see every step in your ancestry.

Run jj log -r 'all()' to override the default visibility filter and display every commit in your repository, including abandoned revisions and those on disconnected branches.

jj log applies visibility rules and elides connecting commits by default, while git log typically shows a linear or branched view. Translate between them by using revsets like all() in jj to match git log's comprehensive output for comparison and diagnosis.

Use revset filters: jj log -r 'all()' lists every commit, and jj log -r 'connected(target_commit)' reveals the path to a specific commit. These expose commits outside your current branch visibility and help locate work across local and remote baselines.

Key revsets include all() to show every commit, .. to reveal ancestors, and connected(...) to display commits linking two points. These filters bypass default visibility rules and let you diagnose which commits are visible and why.