Description:
Instant coding answers via the command-line
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 2.0.20@15
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Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
developer-tools
cli
stackoverflow
coding
productivity
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Install:
brew install howdoi
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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eg
– Provides curated examples for command-line tools, whereas howdoi focuses on Stack Overflow snippets for coding questions.
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ddgr
– Searches the web via DuckDuckGo from the terminal, offering broader results compared to howdoi's targeted Stack Overflow queries.
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