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cheat.sh provides a command-line and web interface to programming and command-line examples.
About cheat.sh
cheat.sh is an open-source project that provides command-line and web access to programming and command-line examples. It covers 56 programming languages, several DBMSes, and more than 1000 UNIX/Linux commands. Users can query it with curl, a browser, or supported code editors; a command-line client called cht.sh is optional. The service can be used without installation, installed for offline use, or self-hosted with Docker. It supports keyword search with ~KEYWORD and special pages such as :list and :learn.
Answers for programming queries are generated on the fly from available cheat sheets and StackOverflow, and the documentation states there is no guarantee that a returned cheat sheet will be a 100% hit.
Key features
- Query cheat sheets via curl, browser, or editor interfaces.
- Covers 56 programming languages, several DBMSes, 1000+ UNIX/Linux commands.
- Supports ~KEYWORD search and :list, :learn special pages.
- Generates programming answers on the fly from cheat sheets and StackOverflow.
- Optional command-line client cht.sh with tab-completion and stealth mode.
- Can be self-hosted via Docker for offline usage.
Best for: Developers and system administrators who need quick command-line and programming reference examples without leaving their terminal or editor.
Good for
- No installation needed for basic access via HTTP/HTTPS or browser.
- Can be installed for offline usage or self-hosted with Docker.
- Editor integrations exist for Vim, Emacs, VS Code, Sublime, IntelliJ IDEA, QT Creator.
Watch out for
- Generated cheat sheets for programming queries are not guaranteed to be a 100% hit.
cheat.sh at a glance
- Website
- github.com/chubin/cheat.sh
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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cheat.sh FAQ
How do I query a cheat sheet from the command line?
Use curl or another HTTP/HTTPS client with the command name, for example curl cheat.sh/tar.
What if I do not know the name of the command I need?
Use the ~KEYWORD notation to search, for example curl cht.sh/~snapshot.
Can cheat.sh be used offline?
Yes, it can be installed for offline usage and can also be self-hosted with Docker.
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