The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
Making shell history magical with Atuin (Interview)
Feb 21, 2024
Ellie Huxtable, the creator of Atuin, shares her journey in developing an innovative open-source tool for managing shell history. She reveals the joys of syncing and searching commands across devices, and why she chose Rust for the project. Ellie discusses her decision to leave her job and focus on Atuin full-time, the playful branding that features a mascot inspired by Terry Pratchett, and the importance of community feedback. The conversation is filled with insights into balancing passion with practicality in tech development.
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- AToWin syncs shell history across machines for easy command recall.
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