.HISTORY File Extension

Shell History File

HISTORY files store local history data for the Eclipse integrated development environment. The Eclipse Foundation defined the Eclipse IDE Local History format standard. HISTORY files are often used on...

General Information

Title HISTORY File Extension
Extension .history
Full Form Shell History File
File Type Text File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store commands
Additional Functions Command recall, Scripting aid
Features Sequential, Plain text

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Command Tracking Yes
Script Creation Yes
User Auditing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Regular cleanup, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by shell
Latest Version Varies by shell

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bash_history, .zsh_history, .fish_history

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Bash Free Linux, macOS, Unix
Zsh Free Linux, macOS, Unix
Fish Free Linux, macOS, Unix