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cheat vs halp: catalog facts
cheat	halp
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under Apache-2.0 or MIT.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Quick examples for commands without reading full man pages Personal cheatsheets can be written and edited	Checks several common help and version argument forms Allows custom arguments and configuration
Usefulness depends on the cheatsheets you install or write No graphical interface	Cheat sheet lookup uses an online service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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