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explainshell

Get details on arguments for commandline tools through explainshell's sleek, web-based interface. The web app is totally free and source code is available for download through GitHub.

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  • Open Source

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  • Developed by

    IL flagIdan Kamara

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    Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.

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An easier way to understand or remember command line flags than man pages.

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What is explainshell?

Get details on arguments for commandline tools through explainshell's sleek, web-based interface. The web app is totally free and source code is available for download through GitHub.

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