Just Command Runner

---
name: "Just Command Runner"
slug: "just-command-runner"
description: "Just is a command runner written in Rust that provides a convenient way to save and run project-specific commands. It uses a justfile syntax inspired by Make but focused on running commands rather than building targets, with support for parameters, dependencies, and multi-language recipes."
github_stars: 32526
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/casey/just"
category: "Developer Tools"
framework: "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "casey/just"
  github_stars: 32526
---

# Just Command Runner

Just is a command runner written in Rust that provides a convenient way to save and run project-specific commands. It uses a justfile syntax inspired by Make but focused on running commands rather than building targets, with support for parameters, dependencies, and multi-language recipes.

## Installation

Use the upstream install or setup path that matches your environment:
- brew install just, and on Windows with choco install just.
- editor to use make syntax highlighting for just.
- git clone https://github.com/NoahTheDuke/vim-just.git
- cargo test succeeds:

Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- [arbitrary languages](#shebang-recipes), like Python or Node.js.
- [Cygwin](http://www.cygwin.com). After installation, sh must be available in
- ### Docker

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- just is a handy way to save and run project-specific commands.
- You can then run them with just RECIPE:
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- Source: https://github.com/casey/just
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/casey/just/HEAD/README.md

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/just-command-runner/)