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tldr provides collaborative example-based help pages for console commands.
About Tldr
Tldr-pages is a community-maintained collection of help pages for command-line tools that focuses on practical examples as a complement to traditional man pages. It includes examples for UNIX, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, SunOS, Android, Windows, Cisco IOS, and DOS tools.
Pages can be accessed through official Python, Rust, and Node.js clients, a web client with offline PWA support, or PDF versions, with translations available for most languages. The Node.js client is noted as behind in updates.
Key features
- Example-based help pages for console commands
- Covers Unix, Linux, macOS, BSDs, Windows, Android and DOS tools
- Python client installable via pipx
- Rust client installable via Homebrew, Cargo or Winget
- Web client with offline support via PWA
- PDF versions available for most translated languages
Best for: People who use the command line and want practical examples for commands.
Good for
- Focuses on practical examples rather than full manual entries
- Covers tools across many operating systems
- Offers Python, Rust, web, and PDF access options
Watch out for
- Official Node.js client has fallen behind in updates.
Tldr at a glance
- Website
- github.com/tldr-pages/tldr
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tldr FAQ
How do I use tldr-pages without installing software?
Use the web client at https://tldr.inbrowser.app, which supports offline use via PWA, or use the PDF version from the latest release assets.
How do I look up a command after installing a client?
Type tldr followed by the command name, for example tldr tar, instead of man tar.
How can I contribute to tldr-pages?
Add uncovered commands, improve existing examples, work on issues with the help wanted label, or translate pages. Pages are written in Markdown and submitted in pull requests.
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