Shell history manager that replaces the default history with a SQLite-backed, encrypted, and synchronized command history across all your machines. Features full-text search with fuzzy matching, directory-based context filtering, session tracking, and statistics about command usage. Syncs via an encrypted server (self-hostable or hosted). Supports bash, zsh, and fish shells. 22K+ GitHub stars. Transforms shell history from a simple list into a searchable, cross-machine knowledge base.
Alternatives to Discontinued Fig
historical guide · 2 editor-selected alternatives · Fig overview →
source: tools.alternatives · stored order · active records only; review scores are annotations and never change membership or order
A directional evidence panel appears only when the substitute rationale, trade-offs, sources, and verification date have been recorded. Older selections without that panel remain visible but are unclassified under the new evidence contract.
discontinued Acquired by AWS in 2023 and rebranded as Amazon CodeWhisperer for command line, then folded into Amazon Q Developer. Standalone Fig was fully discontinued on February 19, 2025. AWS gutted the community-driven autocomplete specs and replaced them with a proprietary AI layer. A cautionary tale of acquisition-by-sunset — the acquirer wanted the team, not the product.
User-friendly interactive shell for Linux and macOS that works great out of the box with zero configuration needed. Features autosuggestions based on command history (accept with right arrow), syntax highlighting as you type, tab completions with inline descriptions, web-based configuration UI for themes and settings, and a scripting syntax that is simpler than bash/zsh. Not POSIX-compatible by design. Popular among developers who want a productive shell without customization effort.
Open-source Fig alternatives
Atuin, Fish Shell — see all open-source developer tools.
More Terminal & CLI Tools tools
same category, not editor-selected alternatives — see how Fig compares →
FAQ
Which Fig alternative is listed first?
Atuin is first in the editor-selected list of 2 Fig alternatives. The stored order is editorial; review scores do not determine membership or position.
Are there open-source Fig alternatives?
Yes — Atuin, Fish Shell are open source.
What should I use instead of Fig?
Fig has been discontinued — Acquired by AWS in 2023 and rebranded as Amazon CodeWhisperer for command line, then folded into Amazon Q Developer. Standalone Fig was fully discontinued on February 19, 2025. AWS gutted the community-driven autocomplete specs and replaced them with a proprietary AI layer. A cautionary tale of acquisition-by-sunset — the acquirer wanted the team, not the product. The first editor-selected replacements are Atuin, Fish Shell.