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shell.how
Explain how your shell command works
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What is shell.how?
shell.how explains how your shell command works. It uses open source data from Fig (
fig.io)
and supports descriptions for hundreds of CLI tools like git, npm/yarn, docker, and aws. Contribute today:
github.com/withfig/autocomplete
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Asim Butt
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1 review
interesting initiative. explaining shell commands step by step is informative
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5mo ago
Gilson Gilbert
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Liked it! Great one for those who are exploring the commands!!!
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Jay Patel
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helpful website for understanding commands.
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