mankier - Online Manual Page Queries & Explanation

The mankier module provides a CLI interface for the ManKier.com API, allowing users to search, browse, and explain manual pages directly from the web without local installation.

When to Activate

• When the user needs a detailed breakdown of a shell command's flags and arguments.
• When searching for manual pages that are not installed on the local system.
• When retrieving specific sections (e.g., NAME, DESCRIPTION) of a manual page.
• When following cross-references between different manual pages.

Core Principles & Rules

• Remote Accuracy: Uses the latest online documentation from ManKier.com.
• Granular Retrieval: Supports fetching specific sections using the section subcommand.
• Command breakdown: Prioritize the explain subcommand for translating technical flags into human-readable text.

Patterns & Examples

Command Breakdown

# Explain the meaning of flags in a jq command
x mankier explain jq -cr

Fetch Section

# Retrieve only the NAME section of the tar manual
x mankier section NAME tar

Web Search Integration

# Search ManKier via DuckDuckGo for NVMe related pages
x mankier : nvme

Checklist

• Confirm the command or flag the user needs explained.
• Verify if a specific section of the manual is required.
• Ensure the user is aware the data is fetched from an online source.