How to install just
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Run project-specific commands and automate common tasks using a simple, make-inspired recipe file.
When to use just
- When you need a lightweight, cross-platform alternative to Make for running project-specific commands
- When you want to define and share reusable scripts with dependencies within a team or project
- When you need to run build, test, or deployment tasks with minimal configuration
When not to use just
- When you need complex build logic with extensive dependency graphs or built-in compilation rules (use Make or a build system)
- When your scripts require platform-specific features or extensive argument parsing that exceeds just's capabilities
just features
- · Define recipes in a justfile with dependencies and default targets
- · Supports variable interpolation and shell expansion
- · Cross-platform with no external dependencies (Rust binary)
- · Error handling with exit code propagation and quiet mode
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