Histfile FAQs

Question 1

What are the main features of Histfile?

Accepted Answer

Histfile provides programmatic access to your shell command history, allows you to search your command history using text queries, lets you retrieve recent commands, and seamlessly integrates with Cursor and other MCP-compatible tools. You can also get specific commands by their ID.

Question 2

Where does Histfile get my shell history from?

Accepted Answer

By default, Histfile reads your shell history from the location specified in the `HISTFILE` environment variable. If this variable is not set, it defaults to `~/.bash_history`.

Question 3

How does Histfile integrate with Cursor?

Accepted Answer

Histfile integrates with Cursor, allowing you to use natural language queries to search and retrieve commands directly from your shell history within the Cursor IDE. You can ask things like 'Please show me my most recent shell commands' or 'Please search my command history for 'git commit' and show me the results.'

Question 4

What is Histfile?

Accepted Answer

Histfile is a tool that allows you to access, search, and manage your shell command history programmatically through the Model Control Protocol (MCP). It offers features like searching, retrieving recent commands, and integration with MCP-compatible tools like Cursor.

Question 5

What is MCP and why is it important for Histfile?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Model Control Protocol. It's a protocol that allows different tools and applications to communicate with each other. Histfile uses MCP to provide a standardized way to access and manipulate your shell command history, enabling integration with other MCP-compatible tools.

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