cheat
interactive command-line cheatsheets
TLDR
View cheatsheet
$ cheat [tar]
List available cheatsheets$ cheat -l
Search cheatsheets$ cheat -s [keyword]
Edit cheatsheet$ cheat -e [command]
Create new cheatsheet$ cheat -e [newcommand]
SYNOPSIS
cheat [options] [command]
DESCRIPTION
cheat allows you to create and view interactive cheatsheets on the command line. It provides quick access to common command examples and usage patterns, making it easier to remember complex command syntax.The tool is designed to be a more practical alternative to man pages for everyday use.
PARAMETERS
-l, --list
List available cheatsheets-s, --search keyword
Search cheatsheets-e, --edit sheet
Edit cheatsheet-p, --path
Show cheatsheet path-d, --directories
List cheatsheet directories-v, --version
Show version
CONFIGURATION
~/.config/cheat/conf.yml
Main configuration file for editor, cheatsheet directories, and syntax highlighting.~/.config/cheat/cheatsheets/personal/
Directory for user-created custom cheatsheets.
INSTALL
sudo dnf install cheat
sudo zypper install cheat
brew install cheat
nix profile install nixpkgs#cheat
CAVEATS
Requires initial setup. Community cheatsheets need downloading. Not as comprehensive as man pages. Custom cheatsheets need manual creation. Not installed by default.
HISTORY
cheat was created by Chris Lane around 2013 to provide quick-access command examples, inspired by projects like tldr.
