#1449·sapling

Add a root `justfile` for easier development workflows

Author: jny0444Created Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026

Motivation

Sapling contains several components with different build and test workflows For example, building the CLI currently involves running make oss from eden/scm, while other components use CMake, Cargo, Yarn, or getdeps.py.

Would the project be open to adding a root-level justfile that provides a consistent entry point for common contributor tasks?

Proposed approach

The justfile would wrap the existing build systems rather than replace CMake. Possible recipes could include:

  • just build-cli
  • just test-cli
  • just build-edenfs
  • just test
  • just lint
  • just build-isl

The existing commands would remain usable directly, and CMake would continue to manage native builds.

Benefits

  • Easier command discovery through just --list
  • A consistent interface from the repository root
  • Less need for contributors to remember component-specific working directories
  • No immediate migration or disruption to existing CI workflows

Questions

  • Would maintainers find a root-level task runner useful?
  • Which workflows should an initial justfile expose?
  • Would adding just as a development dependency be acceptable?