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Atuin Desktop

Runbook editor for terminal workflows

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version0.2.20Catalog version

What is Atuin Desktop?

Runbook editor for terminal workflows

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask atuin-desktop
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How to Install Atuin Desktop on Mac

Follow these steps to install Atuin Desktop using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask atuin-desktop

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask atuin-desktop
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm atuin-desktop is installed, then try `atuin-desktop --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Atuin Desktop

    Run `atuin-desktop` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Atuin Desktop

How do I install Atuin Desktop on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask atuin-desktop. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run atuin-desktop from Terminal.
Is Atuin Desktop free?
Yes, Atuin Desktop is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Atuin Desktop?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask atuin-desktop. Homebrew will remove Atuin Desktop and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Atuin Desktop?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Atuin Desktop to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask atuin-desktop in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Atuin Desktop work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Atuin Desktop can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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