navi

github.com/denisidoro/navi Linux & Mac Apps Open-source projectOpen source

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

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About navi

navi is an interactive cheatsheet tool for the command line. It lets users browse cheatsheets they write themselves or download from maintainers and execute commands, with suggested values for arguments displayed in a list. It can be used as a terminal command, shell widget, or Tmux widget, and supports cheatsheets from git repositories, tldr, cheat.sh, and TiddlyWiki notes with customization of config, paths, colors, columns, and search.

Key features

  • Browse cheatsheets and execute commands from list
  • Show dynamic suggested values for command arguments
  • Use as terminal command, shell widget, or Tmux widget
  • Import cheatsheets from git repositories
  • Use cheatsheets from tldr and cheat.sh
  • Customize config file, colors, columns, and search behavior
Best for: Terminal users who want to find, reuse, and run saved command-line snippets.
Good for
  • Supports cheatsheets from git repositories, tldr, and cheat.sh
  • Shell widget populates history with actual command for editing
  • Tmux mode can be used in SSH sessions

navi at a glance

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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navi FAQ

Where does navi store cheatsheets?
By default at ~/.local/share/navi/cheats/. Running navi for the first time helps download and manage them.
How can navi be run?
By typing navi in the terminal, as a shell widget, as a Tmux widget, as aliases, or as a shell scripting tool.
What format are cheatsheets written in?
Cheatsheets are described in .cheat files that define commands and argument suggestions.
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