# Atuin Shell History Database Sync

> Atuin replaces your existing shell history with a SQLite database that records additional context like exit codes, session IDs, working directories, and command durations. It provides encrypted cross-machine sync and a full-screen fuzzy search UI bound to Ctrl-R.

- Skill: `aibot88/atuin-shell-history-database-sync` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aibot88/atuin-shell-history-database-sync`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aibot88/atuin-shell-history-database-sync/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: aibot88 (https://skillmd.com/u/aibot88)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aibot88/atuin-shell-history-database-sync

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# Atuin Shell History Database and Sync

Atuin replaces your existing shell history with a SQLite database that records additional context like exit codes, session IDs, working directories, and command durations. It provides encrypted cross-machine sync and a full-screen fuzzy search UI bound to Ctrl-R.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/atuin-shell-history-database-sync/)