A cheatsheet is a concise set of notes used for quick reference.
Linux distros typically provide helpful information about the software installed on a system. Man pages are very useful but sometimes they are very long and complicated.
Many computer programs have crib sheets included in their documentation, which list keystrokes or menu commands needed to achieve specific tasks. The tools featured in this article go further. They aim to boost your productivity by making it unnecessary to remember options, and by giving quicker access to commands by typing less.
Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
Let’s scrutinize the 8 tools at hand. For each utility we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, screenshots, together with links to relevant resources.
| Cheatsheet Tools | |
|---|---|
| navi | Interactive cheatsheet tool |
| Linux Command Library | Command reference and cheat sheets |
| eg | Provides examples of common uses of command line tools. |
| halp | Find the correct arguments for command-line tools |
| keyb | Terminal-based custom hotkey cheatsheet |
| cheatshh | CLI tool to store commands |
| ehh | CLI tool to help remember commands |
| Wat | Instant, central, community-built docs |
Also check out our roundup of alternatives to the man utility.
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Two more recommendations: cheat.sh (different/more popular than cheatshh) and mansnip
They are both already featured on the site. To avoid more duplication, I’ve linked to the other roundup in the main body of the article.