Hi friends!Today we’re diving deep into improving your terminal history management. Exploring techniques that can transform your command line experience from frustrating to fluid. To do that, we’ll explore three levels of terminal command management, from basic to advanced.
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Pro tip: Add export HISTSIZE=10000
to your .bashrc or .zshrc file to increase the number of commands your shell remembers.
FZF takes your history search to the next level:
Ctrl-R
now brings up an interactive fuzzy search of your history. Type a few characters, and FZF will find matching commands, even if they’re not exact matches.You can tweak FZF in many ways, including the style and looks of it: bash
export FZF_CTRL_T_OPTS="--height 60% \
--border sharp \
--layout reverse \
--prompt '∷ ' \
--pointer ▶ \
--marker ⇒"
Check out my video tutorial on setting up and using FZF.
For those ready to take their history management to the next level, Atuin offers unparalleled features:
I’ve created an in-depth guide on setting up and using Atuin to its full potential.
Start with the basics, ensuring you’re comfortable with Ctrl-R and the history command. Then, graduate to FZF for a more intuitive search experience. Finally, for those who want the ultimate in history management, give Atuin a try.
Remember, the goal is to reduce friction in your workflow. Experiment with these tools and find the combination that works best for you. You might be surprised at how much time and frustration you can save with just a few tweaks to your terminal setup.
Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
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