dasht ☆

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Description:
Search API docs offline, in your terminal or browser

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: documentation developer-tools cli offline api-reference

Install: brew install dasht

About:
Dasht is a command-line tool that enables searching of offline documentation sets for various APIs and languages directly from the terminal. It leverages Dash/Zeal docsets and provides integration with browsers for full-text search capabilities. This allows developers to access comprehensive documentation without an internet connection, boosting productivity and focus.

Key Features:

Offline search for Dash/Zeal docsets
Terminal-based interface with browser integration
Supports multiple documentation sources
Fast full-text search capabilities

Use Cases:

Searching API documentation while working offline or in low-connectivity environments
Quickly looking up function signatures and library details without leaving the terminal
Integrating documentation search into a developer's daily workflow for increased efficiency

Alternatives:

Zeal – Zeal is a GUI desktop application for offline documentation, whereas Dasht is designed for terminal usage and scriptability.
Dash – Dash is the macOS equivalent of Zeal; Dasht provides a terminal-centric workflow that can be used on any platform.

License: ISC

Dependencies: socat, sqlite, w3m, wget

Bottles available for: all

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