tldr

tldr‑pages provides a community‑maintained collection of concise help files for command‑line tools across many operating systems, including UNIX, Linux, macOS, BSDs, Windows, Android and Cisco IOS. Each page focuses on practical examples and the most common options, offering a simpler alternative to traditional manual pages for users who are new to the shell or need a quick reminder of a command’s usage.

The project distributes official client programs for several runtimes. A Python client can be installed via pipx or other package managers, a Rust client is available through Homebrew, Cargo, Winget and other channels, and a Node.js client can be installed with npm. These clients fetch and display the simplified pages locally, while a web client also offers offline‑supported browsing as a progressive web app.

Because the pages are maintained by contributors, the repository grows continuously, adding new commands and updating examples. The content is licensed under CC‑BY‑4.0, allowing free reuse and redistribution, and the project provides community channels such as Matrix and Mastodon for discussion and contributions.