eg

eg [options] command

eg is a command-line tool that provides practical examples for common commands. Unlike traditional man pages that focus on comprehensive documentation, eg shows the most common and useful usage patterns with clear explanations.
The tool is particularly helpful for developers who know what they want to do but need a quick reminder of the exact syntax. It covers popular tools like git, docker, kubectl, and many Unix utilities.

-x, --explain

Show detailed explanations with examples

List all available commands with examples

Color mode: auto, always, never

Display version and exit

Display help and exit

Example database may not cover all command variations. Examples prioritize common use cases over edge cases. Updates to examples require updating the tool itself.

eg was created by Sam Sudar to provide a more practical alternative to man pages, focusing on real-world usage examples that developers actually need in their daily work.

man(1), tldr(1), cheat(1), curl(1)