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offline-docs

Locate and retrieve offline Unix documentation across Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD.

1|1|Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#documentation#cli#unix#man-pages#offline-docs#info-pages
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jylhis/skills --skill offline-docs
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: offline-docs
Source: https://github.com/Jylhis/skills/tree/main/skills/offline-docs
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jylhis/skills --skill offline-docs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Local Unix documentation can be scattered and outdated; this skill helps locate authoritative, offline references (man pages, info, and bundled docs) quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prefer local docs over web results for CLI usage, flags, options, and configuration references.
  • Provides a structured lookup strategy across man pages, info pages, and bundled docs to guide quick, reliable answers.
  • Use cases include finding how to use a command, what a flag does, or where configuration references live on Linux, macOS, or BSD systems.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to locate the local documentation for a given command and present the relevant man page or help text.

Frequently Asked Questions about offline-docs

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find local Unix documentation for a command without internet access?▼

You can find local Unix documentation by querying installed man pages, info pages, and bundled docs. This skill locates authoritative offline references for CLI usage, flags, and configuration options across Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD environments.

What is the best way to look up man pages and help text for CLI tools?▼

The best way to look up man pages is using a structured offline lookup strategy. This skill searches local man pages, info pages, and --help output to provide reliable command and configuration references without relying on web results.

Can I use offline docs to find configuration references on macOS and FreeBSD?▼

Yes, you can find configuration references on macOS and FreeBSD using this skill. It directs lookups across local documentation sources, including references/macos and bundled docs, to retrieve relevant system command and file format information.

Do I need man pages installed to retrieve offline Unix documentation?▼

Yes, you need local documentation sources installed to retrieve offline Unix documentation. This skill requires the presence of man pages, info pages, --help output, or bundled docs on your system to direct lookups and provide answers.

How do I get help output and info pages for a specific tool locally?▼

To get help output and info pages locally, ask the AI to locate the documentation for a specific tool. The skill retrieves the relevant man page, info page, or bundled documentation directly from your operating system's installed sources.

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