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The Best cheat.sh Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives0 free · 18 open source

Looking for something like cheat.sh? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 18 are open source.

About cheat.shgithub.com/chubin/cheat.sh
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cheat.sh provides a command-line and web interface to programming and command-line examples.

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1navi —Yes—
2gocatcli —Yes—
3shellgpt —Yes—
4fzf —Yes—
5Mole —Yes—
6Sharing —YesAndroid, iOS
7taskbook —Yes—
8Nb —Yes—
9portal —Yes—
10Broot —Yes—
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1

navi

github.com/denisidoro/naviOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

navi lets users browse interactive command-line cheat sheets that they can write or download.

2

gocatcli

github.com/deadc0de6/gocatcliOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

gocatcli catalogs offline data from the command line, according to its project description.

3

shellgpt

github.com/TheR1D/shell_gptOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

ShellGPT brings AI language models to command-line workflows, according to its repository description.

4

fzf

github.com/junegunn/fzfOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

fzf searches command-line lists with fuzzy matching, helping select files, commands, and other entries.

5

Mole

github.com/tw93/MoleOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Mole cleans, uninstalls, analyzes, and monitors Mac systems through a command-line tool.

6

Sharing

github.com/parvardegr/sharingOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Sharing sends files, directories, and clipboard text from a command line to iOS and Android devices.

7

taskbook

github.com/klaudiosinani/taskbookOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

taskbook organizes tasks, boards, and notes from a command-line workspace, according to its project description.

8

Nb

github.com/xwmx/nbOpen source
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project

nb supports plain-text notes, bookmarks, and archives through command-line and local web interfaces.

9

portal

github.com/SpatiumPortae/portalOpen source
Also covers command line and open source · same kind of open-source project

Transfer files between computers with Portal, a command-line utility whose repository lists peer-to-peer and end-to-end topics.

10

Broot

github.com/Canop/brootOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Broot navigates directory trees, finds files, and launches commands from a terminal.

11

Zoxide

github.com/ajeetdsouza/zoxideOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

zoxide improves directory navigation with a smarter cd command that works across major shells.

12

clifm

github.com/leo-arch/clifm
Also covers command line and linux · same kind of open-source project

clifm manages files from a shell-like command-line interface without menus or a graphical interface.

13

Lnav

github.com/tstack/lnavOpen source
Also covers command line, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

lnav navigates log files and provides tools for searching, filtering, and querying logs.

18

s-tui

github.com/amanusk/s-tuiOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project

s-tui monitors CPU activity and can run CPU stress tests from a terminal interface.

19

Tldr

github.com/tldr-pages/tldr
Also covers command line and linux · same kind of open-source project

tldr provides collaborative example-based help pages for console commands.

21

Scripts

github.com/casualsnek/waydroid_scriptOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project

This Waydroid script adds components such as OpenGApps, Magisk, and translation libraries.

22

GearLever

github.com/mijorus/gearleverOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project

Gear Lever manages AppImage packages, integrating them into the app menu and supporting drag-and-drop installation.

23

DL Script

github.com/timsutton/brigadierOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project

Brigadier fetches and installs Boot Camp ESD files from Apple or a software update server using a Python script.

24

Sonosano

github.com/KRSHH/SonosanoOpen source
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project

Sonosano is an open-source P2P song player for preserving, archiving, sharing, analysing and listening to music.

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What is the best alternative to cheat.sh?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to cheat.sh are navi, gocatcli, and shellgpt.
Are there open-source alternatives to cheat.sh?
Yes: navi, gocatcli, shellgpt, and fzf.

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