Task Runner
Purpose
Execute project-specific commands using just, a modern command runner that's simpler than make and works cross-platform.
Tools
| Tool | Command | Use For |
|---|---|---|
| just | just | List available recipes |
| just | just test | Run specific recipe |
Usage Examples
Basic Usage
bash
# List all available recipes just # Run a recipe just test just build just lint # Run recipe with arguments just deploy production # Run specific recipe from subdirectory just --justfile backend/justfile test
Common justfile Recipes
just
# Example justfile
# Run tests
test:
pytest tests/
# Build project
build:
npm run build
# Lint code
lint:
ruff check .
eslint src/
# Start development server
dev:
npm run dev
# Clean build artifacts
clean:
rm -rf dist/ build/ *.egg-info/
# Deploy to environment
deploy env:
./scripts/deploy.sh {{env}}
Discovery
bash
# Check if justfile exists just --summary # Show recipe details just --show test # List recipes with descriptions just --list
When to Use
- •First check:
justto see available project commands - •Running tests:
just test - •Building:
just build - •Any project-specific task
- •Cross-platform command running
Best Practice
Always check for a justfile when entering a new project:
bash
just --list
This shows what commands are available without reading documentation.