cheat
TLDR
View cheatsheet
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
FEATURES
- Community-contributed cheatsheets
- Syntax highlighting
- Multiple cheatsheet sources
- Personal cheatsheet creation
- Tag-based organization
- Search functionality
WORKFLOW
cheat tar
# Search for commands
cheat -s compress
# List all available
cheat -l
# Edit or create cheatsheet
cheat -e mycommand
# Find cheatsheet location
cheat -p tar
CONFIGURATION
Config file: `~/.config/cheat/conf.yml`
Custom cheatsheets in: `~/.config/cheat/cheatsheets/personal/`
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.
