Changelog Master Feed Bringing Atuin to the desktop (Changelog Interviews #663)
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Oct 22, 2025 Ellie Huxtable, the creative mind behind Atuin, shares her journey from London to San Francisco while unveiling the new desktop GUI for her popular shell tool. She discusses the magic of syncing shell history and the intriguing concept of executable runbooks that enhance team workflows. Ellie dives into the technical choices behind Atuin desktop, addressing challenges across different platforms, and revealing exciting upcoming features like improved CLI integration. Her insights into community feedback and open-source contributions make this a must-listen for developers!
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Moving Sparks New Momentum
- Ellie moved from London to San Francisco recently and bought a new motorcycle days after arriving.
- She uses the change in location to iterate on both lifestyle and product focus.
Docs That Actually Execute
- Atuin Desktop treats runbooks as executable documentation, not just static notes.
- Embedding terminal and script blocks makes docs both readable and runnable in one place.
Tauri + Rust: Lightweight Native Power
- Atuin Desktop uses Tauri and Rust to combine a lightweight web UI with a performant native backend.
- This design prioritizes system integration and speed over shipping a full Chromium bundle.