The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Making shell history magical with Atuin (Interview)
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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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Atuin's Origin
- Ellie Huxtable created Atuin to solve her own problem of syncing shell history between machines.
- She needed a command from her work laptop while at home, but it was inconvenient to retrieve it.
Atuin Usage Options
- Try Atuin locally without syncing if you prefer not to register immediately.
- Self-host with Docker or Helm chart if you have higher privacy concerns.
Why Rust?
- Atuin is written in Rust, offering a satisfying development experience.
- Rust combines the flexibility of Go with functional programming.
