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how2 vs cheat.sh: catalog facts
how2	cheat.sh
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free to use and free to self-host.
Command line	Web, Self-hosted, Command line
Accepts natural-language shell questions Combines AI code completion with Stack Overflow search	Works with plain curl, nothing to install Pulls together several cheat sheet collections in one place
Relies on online sources	The public service needs an internet connection Development activity is infrequent
Downloadable app	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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