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# [How to Use Jujutsu (jj) with Claude Code](https://hans.lhoest.eu/how-to-use-jujutsu-jj-with-claude-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I prefer Jujutsu (jj) over Git for version control, but getting Claude Code to work with jj proved tricky since Claude Code defaults to git. This post explains how to configure Claude Code to use jj instead of Git for version control operations and f...

Aug 22, 2025 · 6 min read · hans.lhoest.eu  
Updated Aug 24, 2025  
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