ExplainShell
Developer Tools
ExplainShell matches each flag and argument of a shell command against the actual man pages and annotates the whole line — invaluable for decoding cryptic one-liners.
How to install it as an app
- Open explainshell.com in Chrome or Edge.
- Click the install icon in the address bar (or menu → “Install app”).
- Open the app in Chrome on Android.
- Tap the ⋮ menu → “Add to Home screen” or “Install app”.
- Open the app in Safari on iOS.
- Tap the Share button → “Add to Home Screen”.
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