The ultimate CLI learning tool

Increase your commandline productivity with explanations from kmdr (kom·mand·er)

kmdr explain[s]

"git style" programs

Commands with multiple layers of sub-commands are explained by kmdr. Programs with this new CLI pattern include docker, kubectl, vagrant, pip, npm, yarn and many more.

Different option formats

Short and long format options are explained by kmdr. Changes in order, arrangement, or option groupings won't derail your command explanation.

Multiple commands and operators

kmdr can identify commands within a long query explaining every stage including any piping, redirection, list constructs, or operators.

Our ever-growing schema database provides extensive command coverage

231 programs
604 subcommands
11.5k options

Supported Programs List

"If you’re struggling with Linux terminal commands, Kmdr can help you to decipher them. It’s a helpful tool, especially for beginner Linux users" - Ben Stockton 10/04/2019

maketecheasier
"It helps you to easily learn CLI commands without leaving the terminal and without having to go through lengthy man pages. Not just Linux commands, Kmdr provides explanation for a lot of CLI commands" - SK 09/19/2019

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Beyond explanations

Related programs

Helps you discover different ways to accomplish a task or execute an operation.

kmdr feedback|f

Provide us feedback as verbose as you see fit. We love to hear what users think of kmdr!

kmdr upgrade|u

Check to see if there is a newer version of kmdr than the one you are running

Install with npm or yarn

Package at npmjs.com/package/kmdr

# with npm
npm install kmdr@latest --global

# with yarn
yarn global add kmdr@latest

MIT License

You will need Node.js v8.x or above, and a package manager like npm or yarn.

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