A Git-compatible VCS that is both simple and powerful
Publisher’s description
What is jj?
jj is an open-source version control program for Windows from jj-vcs. It ranks 17th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.46.0, released on October 7, 2026. 36 versions are listed since February 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 17 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,207 times. The source code on GitHub (jj-vcs/jj) has 32,193 stars. Similar programs include Git, GitHub CLI and Mercurial.
Project description on GitHub: “A Git-compatible VCS that is both simple and powerful”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 17 a year)
- Large user base
In short: jj is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is jj safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C42316B10DF04611BC65029A18BCB2D92636EDDDB6871D511F7BB4233E999B83· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the jj-vcs/jj repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 24, 2026.
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Dependency update tool10
- Code review10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- Restricted token permissions9
- Branch protection1
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Signed releases0
- No known vulnerabilities0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 36 versions ›36 versions over 2 years · about 17 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.46.0Latest | October 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.45.1 | September 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.45.0 | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.44.0 | August 6, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.43.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 0.42.0 | June 4, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.41.0 | May 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 0.40.0 | April 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id jj-vcs.jj -echoco install jujutsu.portable -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install jjInformation
- Publisher
- jj-vcs
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/jj-vcs/jj
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.46.0
- Released
- October 7, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 27, 2024
- Versions listed
- 36
- Updates / year
- 17.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,207
- GitHub stars
- 32,193
- GitHub forks
- 1,258
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- jj-vcs.jj
- Chocolatey package
- jujutsu.portable
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Frequently asked questions
Is jj free?
Yes. jj is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is jj safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install jj with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does jj run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of jj?
The versions page lists all 36 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 22, 2025.
Can I use jj without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to jj?
Git, GitHub CLI, Mercurial, Git Extensions and GitTools GitVersion. The alternatives page compares them.
