howdoi
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Description:
Instant coding answers via the command-line
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.0.20@15  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: developer-tools cli stackoverflow coding productivity
Install: brew install howdoi
About:
howdoi is a command-line tool that answers programming questions directly in the terminal by querying Stack Overflow. It retrieves code snippets and explanations without requiring a browser, making it ideal for quick reference during coding sessions. The tool parses search results to provide concise, relevant answers for various programming languages and frameworks.
Key Features:
  • Instant code snippets from Stack Overflow
  • Command-line interface for uninterrupted workflow
  • Support for multiple programming languages
  • Colorized output for better readability
  • Caching for faster repeated queries
Use Cases:
  • Quickly finding syntax or API usage examples while coding
  • Learning new programming concepts without leaving the terminal
  • Debugging by comparing solutions from community answers
Alternatives:
  • eg – Provides curated examples for command-line tools, whereas howdoi focuses on Stack Overflow snippets for coding questions.
  • ddgr – Searches the web via DuckDuckGo from the terminal, offering broader results compared to howdoi's targeted Stack Overflow queries.
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