tealdeer

tealdeer is a very fast implementation of tldr (too long; didn't read) written in Rust, providing simplified, example-based alternatives to traditional man pages. It delivers community-driven documentation that focuses on practical usage examples rather than comprehensive technical details, making it perfect for developers who need quick command references.

The tool excels in performance, ranking as one of the fastest tldr clients available. In benchmarks comparing multiple implementations across different programming languages, tealdeer consistently delivers results in just 13.2ms on average, significantly outperforming clients written in Python, JavaScript, and other languages. This speed is crucial for a tool designed to provide instant help without friction.

tealdeer operates offline after an initial cache download, ensuring you can access documentation even without an internet connection. It features advanced syntax highlighting, extensive configuration options, and full compliance with the tldr client specification. The tool is ideal for developers, system administrators, and command-line users who want quick, practical examples of how to use various commands without wading through verbose manual pages.

Installation

# via Cargo
cargo install tealdeer