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atuin

Git & GitHubProductivity

Shell history, search, and sync from the terminal.

Shell history, search, and sync from the terminal. Built by Atuin.

Task fit

shell history, search, and sync from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use atuin for shell history, search, and sync from the terminal.

Run `atuin import auto && atuin search git` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Atuin

First trust check

atuin responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install atuin

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ atuin --version

atuin responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ atuin import auto && atuin search git

First steps

  1. 01Install atuin.
  2. 02Run `atuin --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `atuin import auto && atuin search git`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

shell history, search, and sync from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with productivity workflows and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You don't work with productivity workflows.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100
Install readyTrusted
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveYes
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • atuin fits git & github well, especially for shell history, search, and sync from the terminal.
  • 20,610 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Easy to automate.

Constraints

  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Better for local use than CI.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)20.6K
GitHub stars28.8K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 25, 2026