# Wat
> Instant, central, community-built docs

## Summary
Instant access to community-built documentation and cheatsheets for various tools and languages from the command line.

## Capabilities
- Access community-built documentation instantly
- Browse cheatsheets and usage examples
- Search across documentation topics
- Community-contributed content

## When to Use
- User needs quick reference for a tool or language
- User wants cheatsheet-style docs in the terminal

## When NOT to Use
- User needs official, comprehensive documentation
- User prefers tldr or cheat

## Related Tools
- [tldr](/tools/tldr) (alternative): tldr provides simplified man pages

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/wat
