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cheat.sh vs cheat: catalog facts
cheat.sh	cheat
Free Free to use and free to self-host.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Works with plain curl, nothing to install Pulls together several cheat sheet collections in one place	Quick examples for commands without reading full man pages Personal cheatsheets can be written and edited
The public service needs an internet connection Development activity is infrequent	Usefulness depends on the cheatsheets you install or write No graphical interface
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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