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Atuin Desktop
atuin-desktop · v0.2.20
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Runbook editor for terminal workflows
brew install --cask atuin-desktop 41
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Atuin Desktop is a unique runbook editor that combines documentation with executable terminal workflows. It allows users to create and run runbooks, making it ideal for developers and power users who need to automate and document terminal tasks.
Atuin Desktop enables users to write and execute runbooks that integrate documentation with terminal commands.
Maturity: The project is actively developed with recent commits and over 2,300 GitHub stars, though it has 86 open issues indicating areas for improvement.
Community: The app has generated positive discussions on Hacker News and Reddit, particularly highlighting its open-source nature and innovative runbook execution feature.
Pros
- + Combines documentation with executable terminal commands
- + Active development and engaged community
- + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - Beta status with potential for feature instability
- - 86 open issues suggesting areas needing attention
Community Mentions
hackernews
Oct 2025 Atuin desktop: Runbooks that run
hackernews
Oct 2025 Atuin desktop: Runbooks that run
reddit
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