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Description:
Create and view interactive cheat sheets for *nix commands
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.4.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli documentation productivity developer-tools cheat-sheets
Install: brew install cheat
About:
Cheat is a command-line tool that allows users to create and view interactive cheat sheets for Unix/Linux commands. It helps developers remember command-line options and usage patterns without leaving the terminal. The tool supports community-sourced cheatsheets and customizable personal notes.
Key Features:
  • Interactive terminal interface with fuzzy search
  • Support for community and personal cheat sheets
  • Colorized output for better readability
  • Easy editing and creation of new cheatsheets
  • Works offline with local storage
Use Cases:
  • Quickly recalling complex command options without searching online
  • Creating personalized documentation for frequently used tools
  • Sharing command-line knowledge across development teams
Alternatives:
  • tldr – tldr provides simplified community-driven examples, while cheat allows personal customization and editing
  • eg – eg offers similar functionality but with a different community ecosystem and interface
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 3:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP be6ec453
Sep 13, 2025 7:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ff155bd
Dec 15, 2023 6:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b2fb78fd
Nov 18, 2022 9:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e28fcbf
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