explainshell

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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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Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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Israel

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Developed by
Idan Kamara
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Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.
Written in
Python
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Updated Aug 26, 2026

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mikedev65536

CommentJul 16, 2017

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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.