Darcs vs Jujutsu
Darcs
darcs.netJujutsu
jj-vcs.devSide by side
| Figure | Darcs | Jujutsu |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Version Control Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.4 (#42) |
| Platforms | The download page lists binaries for Windows and Intel Mac OS X, with Linux and BSD distribution packages or source-build instructions also described. | Prebuilt release binaries are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
| Support | The FAQ directs unanswered questions to the darcs-users mailing list or the #darcs IRC channel. | The project invites questions and discussion through Discord, GitHub Discussions, and the #jujutsu IRC channel on Libera Chat; it says developers monitor these channels. |
| What it does | Darcs is a free and open-source, cross-platform version control system focused on changes (patches) rather than snapshots. | Jujutsu is a version control system for software projects, designed for individual developers and large teams. |
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In their own words
Darcs
Darcs is a free, open-source version control system for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployment. It organizes work around patches, or changes, instead of snapshots. Every working directory is its own repository, allowing users to record changes offline and push them to another repository later. Interactive commands let users select changes for a patch, pull individual changes, and edit or discard a patch before sending it. Branching works by pushing and pulling between repositories, with each repository treated as a branch. The darcs send command supports email collaboration, so maintainers can accept or reject proposed patches without granting commit privileges. The project names hub.darcs.net and darcsweb for repository hosting. Darcs is written in Haskell and can be installed through Cabal, Stack, Nix, platform binaries, or a source tarball. It is volunteer-run and a Software Freedom Conservancy member.