Tldr
Collaborative cheatsheets for console commands. Simplifying the man pages with practical examples.
Tldr is built in Markdown, 62.1k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release v2.3.
When to use Tldr
Tldr is listed here as a Documentation project. The directory calls out Simplified man pages, Collaborative community-driven, Practical examples for commands as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for Tldr include Cross-platform availability, Fast and easy to use.
Besides Documentation, this page also files Tldr under CLI, Tools.
Tldr compared with
Records in this directory name Cheat, explainshell, The Silver Searcher as products people compare with Tldr. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that Tldr replaces each of them.
What the Tldr stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 62.1k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 5.2k forks, 270 open issues, latest tracked release v2.3. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of Tldr
- Simplified man pages
- Collaborative community-driven
- Practical examples for commands
- Cross-platform availability
- Fast and easy to use
Recorded alternatives to Tldr
Tldr resources
Tldr on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is Tldr?
Collaborative cheatsheets for console commands. Simplifying the man pages with practical examples. This directory highlights Simplified man pages, Collaborative community-driven, Practical examples for commands.
What language is Tldr written in, and what is the latest release?
Tldr is written primarily in Markdown. The latest release tracked on this page is v2.3.
How widely is Tldr used on GitHub?
Tldr has about 62.1k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 5.2k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare Tldr with?
This directory records Cheat, explainshell, The Silver Searcher as comparison points for Tldr.
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