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A workspace is an isolated development environment linked to a Git repository. Each workspace gets its own Git worktree, so multiple sessions can run in parallel on the same codebase without file conflicts.

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Creating a Workspace

Press Cmd+N or click Add Workspace in the sidebar. You can import a repository in two ways:
  • Remote URL — paste a Git remote URL and Jinzo clones the repo and creates a worktree
  • Local path — select an existing local repository and Jinzo creates a worktree from it
Jinzo automatically groups workspaces into projects based on the repository’s remote origin. If no project exists for the remote, one is created automatically.

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Workspace Status

Each workspace has a status that tracks where it is in your development workflow:
StatusDescription
BacklogQueued for future work
TodoReady to start (default for new workspaces)
In ProgressAgent is actively working or changes are being made
In ReviewChanges are ready for review
DoneWork is complete and merged
CanceledWork was abandoned
DuplicateWorkspace duplicates another
You can update the status manually from the workspace sidebar. Some transitions happen automatically — for example, starting an agent run moves the workspace to In Progress.

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Workspace Components

Each workspace provides access to:
ComponentDescription
Agent inputSend prompts to Claude Code or Copilot
File explorerBrowse and select files to include in agent context
Diff viewerReview all changes made by the agent
TerminalBuilt-in shell for manual commands
Linked tasksConnect issues from GitHub, Linear, Jira, Asana, GitLab
ReviewsStructured code review with findings

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Git Worktree Isolation

Each workspace creates a separate Git worktree from the repository. This means:
  • Every workspace has its own working directory and branch
  • Changes in one workspace don’t affect any other
  • All worktrees share Git history and remote connections
  • You can run multiple agent sessions on the same repo simultaneously
When worktrees are enabled (the default), Jinzo manages worktree creation and cleanup automatically. You can disable worktrees in Settings if you prefer to manage branches manually.

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Archiving

When you’re done with a workspace, archive it from the workspace menu. Archiving:
  • Hides the workspace from the sidebar
  • Cleans up the Git worktree to free disk space
  • Preserves all workspace data (runs, diffs, reviews) in the database
Archived workspaces can be restored later if you need to revisit them.

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Deleting

Deleting a workspace permanently removes it along with all associated data. This is irreversible — use archiving if you might need the workspace later.