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

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