# Just Command Runner

> Runs project-specific commands defined in a justfile, a Make-inspired syntax supporting parameters, dependencies, and multi-language recipes.

- Skill: `agentskillexchange/just-command-runner` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add agentskillexchange/just-command-runner`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/agentskillexchange/just-command-runner/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools, DevOps & Infra, Dev Tooling
- Tags: Command Runner, Just, Justfile, Make, Rust
- Author: agentskillexchange (https://skillmd.com/u/agentskillexchange)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/agentskillexchange/just-command-runner

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# 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/)