Why hackers moved from jj to gitbutler

1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

jj 0 hackers criticize it
→
gitbutler 1 hacker recommends it

What hackers said about the move

“Also found https://github.com/gitbutlerapp/gitbutler”
dimitrieh, 2025-12-05original comment ↗

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jj vs gitbutler

jjgitbutler
Hackers who recommend01
Hackers who criticize00
Moved away from it10
Moved to it01

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of jj

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Praise for gitbutler

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