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How to use awesome-cheatsheets: clone and browse the files
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awesome-cheatsheets is an open-source repository of short reference cards, written in Chinese, for programming languages, development tools and text editors. This guide shows you how to get a copy, find the file you need and read a cheatsheet quickly. It is aimed at developers who want a fast reminder of a command or syntax rather than a long tutorial.
awesome-cheatsheetsskywind3000/awesome-cheatsheets · ★ 12.6k · MIT Install options & downloads Quick start
- 1Open a terminal. Open a terminal on the machine where you want to store the files. Git must be installed to run the clone command.
- 2Clone the repository. Run git clone https://github.com/skywind3000/awesome-cheatsheets to download the files into a local folder.
- 3Open the cloned folder. Change into the awesome-cheatsheets folder so you can see the README and the content folders.
- 4Read the content index. Open the README and use the index to find the language, tool or editor you need.
- 5Open the cheatsheet file. Open the linked file, such as tools/git.txt, and scan it for the command you forgot.
What awesome-cheatsheets is and who it is for
Each entry is a single file meant to be scanned quickly when you forget a command or syntax. The collection covers languages such as Bash, JavaScript, Go, Python, PHP, VimScript and Lua, tools such as Gdb, Adb, Tmux, Git, FFmpeg and the Linux ip command, and editors such as Vim, Nano, Emacs and Org Mode.
The README says the project was started because Chinese-language reference material was scarce and uneven in quality. The content is in Chinese, so it suits Chinese-speaking developers, students learning Linux, Vim or Git basics, and anyone who looks up commands often.
Clone the repository to get the files
The project is a set of reference files rather than software to install. The README gives one command to get a local copy. Run it in the folder where you want the files to live.
git clone https://github.com/skywind3000/awesome-cheatsheetsFind the cheatsheet you need in the index
The README contains a content index grouped into three sections: programming languages, development tools and text editing. Each item links to a file in a folder named after its group, for example languages/bash.sh, tools/git.txt or editors/vim.txt.
Open the README in the cloned folder to see the full list. Use the file path from the index to open the exact cheatsheet in your editor or terminal.
- Programming languages: Bash, JavaScript, Go, PHP, VimScript, Python, Lua
- Development tools: Gdb, Adb, Tmux, Git, FFmpeg, Linux ip command
- Text editing: VIM, Nano, Emacs, Org Mode
Read a cheatsheet when you need a reminder
Each cheatsheet is one file with compact notes. Scan it for the command or syntax you forgot rather than reading it top to bottom. The project favors short cheatsheets over long articles, so do not expect step-by-step lessons.
If you are new to a topic, the README does not list a learning path, so pair a cheatsheet with another resource when you need deeper explanation.
Know the limits before you rely on it
The README describes Chinese-language content, so readers who need English documentation should look elsewhere. The project also says it favors short cheatsheets over in-depth tutorials. Because it is not a runnable application, it does not install or run any program on your machine.
The README lists a comparable project, LeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheets, which the author cites as an inspiration for this one.
Contribute a cheatsheet with a pull request
The README invites contributors to submit cheatsheets for languages, frameworks and tools they know well, using a pull request. Check the repository for any contribution guidelines before you start, since the README excerpt does not describe them.
What people use it for
- Look up a Git command you rarely use, using tools/git.txt
- Check Tmux key bindings or commands from tools/tmux.txt
- Remind yourself of Vim commands from editors/vim.txt
- Find a Bash syntax reminder in languages/bash.sh
- Look up FFmpeg options from tools/ffmpeg.sh
Frequently asked questions
How do I install awesome-cheatsheets?
There is no installer. The README gives one command, git clone https://github.com/skywind3000/awesome-cheatsheets, which downloads the cheatsheet files to your machine. Then open the files you need.
What are the requirements for awesome-cheatsheets?
The README does not list any prerequisites. You need Git to run the clone command, and a text viewer or editor to read the files.
Is awesome-cheatsheets free to use?
The repository is licensed under the MIT License, as shown in the README badge. Check the LICENSE file in the repository for the full terms.
Is awesome-cheatsheets in English?
No. The README describes the content as Chinese-language cheatsheets. English readers may want an English alternative.
What is a good alternative to awesome-cheatsheets?
The README names LeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheets as a comparable project. It inspired this repository, so it covers similar ground in another language.
Can I use awesome-cheatsheets for in-depth learning?
The project says it favors short cheatsheets over long articles. Use it as a quick reference and combine it with a full tutorial or official documentation when you need depth.
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Our verdict
Use awesome-cheatsheets if you read Chinese and want quick, single-file command reminders for Git, Vim, Tmux, Bash and similar tools. Pick something else if you need English documentation, in-depth tutorials, or a runnable application.
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