explainshell
Enter a shell command to look up the manual text for its arguments.
What it is
explainshell matches command arguments to man-page descriptions so you can read them in sections. Results also link to the source manuals.
Why it is selected
Long commands in tutorials can be hard to follow. Reading the matching descriptions helps you understand what each option does instead of copying the whole line without context.
Who it suits
People learning the command line and developers reading shell commands written by others.
Useful for
- Looking up arguments for tools such as
find - Understanding unfamiliar options before running a command
Usage note
Manual versions and command implementations may differ from your machine. Results are not a safety review: check your local documentation, and never submit passwords, keys, or other confidential data.
