{"id":68625,"date":"2023-08-23T18:01:15","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T10:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=68625"},"modified":"2023-08-24T17:03:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T09:03:39","slug":"linux-command-tldr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/linux-command-tldr\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the ‘tldr’ Command in Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tldr<\/code> command in Linux, an acronym for \u201cToo Long; Didn\u2019t Read,\u201d serves as a simplified and community-driven approach to understanding various command-line tools. Unlike the traditional man pages that provide exhaustive details, tldr<\/code> offers concise and practical examples to help users quickly grasp the essence of a command.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s often used in conjunction with commands like man<\/code> and info<\/code> for a more comprehensive understanding. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned professional looking to refresh your memory or a newcomer seeking to learn the ropes, tldr<\/code> can be a handy companion. Alongside this command, you might also find tools like cheat useful, offering similar functionality but with personalized cheat sheets.<\/p>\n

How to Install the tldr<\/code> Command<\/h2>\n

tldr<\/code> command is not included by default in most Linux distributions, so you will need to install it. The installation method can vary depending on the package manager your system uses. Here\u2019s a general guide for installing and uninstalling tldr<\/code>:<\/p>\n

Debian-based systems (e.g., Ubuntu)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Install:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install tldr<\/pre>\n
Uninstall:<\/p>\n
sudo apt remove tldr<\/pre>\n
Red Hat-based systems (e.g., Fedora)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Install:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf install tldr<\/pre>\n
Uninstall:<\/p>\n
sudo dnf remove tldr<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n
Install:<\/p>\n
sudo pacman -S tldr<\/pre>\n
Uninstall:<\/p>\n
sudo pacman -R tldr<\/pre>\n
macOS (using Homebrew)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Install:<\/p>\n
brew install tldr<\/pre>\n
Uninstall:<\/p>\n
brew uninstall tldr<\/pre>\n
Using Node.js (cross-platform)<\/strong><\/p>\n
Install:<\/p>\n
npm install -g tldr<\/pre>\n
Uninstall:<\/p>\n
npm uninstall -g tldr<\/pre>\n
How to Use tldr<\/code><\/h2>\n
1. Viewing a Summary of the ls Command<\/h3>\n
Syntax:<\/strong> ls<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n
Explanation<\/strong>: Lists files and directories in the current directory.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/strong> tldr ls<\/code><\/p>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\r\nls\r\nList directory contents.\r\n\r\n- List files one per line:\r\n  ls -1\r\n\r\n- List all entries except for '.' and '..':\r\n  ls -A\r\n\r\n- Long format list (permissions, ownership, size, and modification date) of all files:\r\n  ls -la\r\n<\/pre>\n
The output provides a brief summary of the ls<\/code> command and shows some common usage examples, such as listing files one per line, excluding certain entries, and displaying detailed information.<\/p>\n
\n
2. Viewing a Summary of the grep Command<\/h3>\n
Syntax:<\/strong> grep<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n
Explanation<\/strong>: Searches for a pattern within a file or text.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/strong> tldr grep<\/code><\/p>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\r\ngrep\r\nPrint lines matching a pattern.\r\n\r\n- Search for an exact string:\r\n  grep 'search_string' file.txt\r\n\r\n- Search for a pattern, ignoring case:\r\n  grep -i 'search_string' file.txt\r\n\r\n- Search for a pattern in all files recursively in the current directory:\r\n  grep -r 'search_string' .\r\n<\/pre>\n
The output provides a concise summary of the grep<\/code> command and includes examples of searching for an exact string, ignoring case, and performing a recursive search in the current directory.<\/p>\n
\n
3. Viewing a Summary of the tar Command<\/h3>\n
Syntax:<\/strong> tar<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n
Explanation<\/strong>: Archives and compresses files and directories.<\/p>\n
Example:<\/strong> tldr tar<\/code><\/p>\n
Output:<\/strong><\/p>\n
\r\ntar\r\nArchiving utility.\r\n\r\n- Create an archive from files:\r\n  tar cf target.tar file1 file2 file3\r\n\r\n- Extract an archive in a target folder:\r\n  tar xf source.tar -C folder\r\n\r\n- Create a gzipped archive:\r\n  tar czf target.tar.gz folder\r\n<\/pre>\n
The output provides an overview of the tar<\/code> command and includes examples of creating an archive from files, extracting an archive to a specific folder, and creating a gzipped archive.<\/p>\n
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More Linux commands:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Directory Operations<\/td>\nrmdir<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 cd<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 pwd<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 exa<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 ls<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File Operations<\/td>\ncat<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 cp<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 dd<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 less<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 touch<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 ln<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 rename<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 more<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 head<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
File System Operations<\/td>\nchown<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 mkfs<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 locate<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Networking<\/td>\nping<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 curl<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 wget<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 iptables<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 mtr<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Search and Text Processing<\/td>\nfind<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 grep<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 sed<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 whatis<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 ripgrep<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 fd<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 tldr<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System Information and Management<\/td>\nenv<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 history<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 top<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 who<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 htop<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 glances<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 lsof<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
User and Session Management<\/td>\nscreen<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 su<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 sudo<\/code><\/a> \u00b7 open<\/code><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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