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mantra.py displays online manual pages from the terminal, according to its project description.
About TUI
mantra.py is a Python tool that displays online manual pages from the terminal. It retrieves pages from man.archlinux.org, so users can read a command's manual without downloading and installing the full software package. It is a rewrite of an earlier tool called mantra.
The project states that it is not meant to replace the man command. Its stated dependencies are Python, BeautifulSoup4, and fzf. The source lists installation from a Git clone, a direct download of the script, or the AUR. Pricing is unknown.
Key features
- Displays manual pages retrieved from man.archlinux.org in the terminal
- Keyword option (-k) for looking up a command's manual page
- Download option (-d) listed in the usage help
- Lists fzf as a dependency
- Installable with make install from a Git clone
- Available as an AUR package named mantra
Best for: Command-line users, especially those on Arch Linux, who want to read a command's manual page without installing the full package.
Good for
- Lets users view a command's manual without downloading and installing the whole package, according to its description.
- Offers more than one installation route, including the AUR and a manual install from source.
Watch out for
- The project states it is never meant to be a man alternative.
- Manual pages are retrieved from an external website, man.archlinux.org, so the tool depends on that source.
TUI at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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TUI FAQ
Is mantra.py a replacement for the man command?
No. The project states that mantra is never meant to be a man alternative. It is a tool for viewing a command's manual page without downloading and installing the whole package.
What does mantra.py need to run?
The listed dependencies are Python, BeautifulSoup4, and fzf.
How can it be installed?
The source lists a manual install with git clone followed by sudo make install, a direct download of the script to /usr/local/bin, and installation from the AUR with yay -S mantra.
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