Who should use cmdxray?

cmdxray is an open-source project built for developers and command-line users.

What platforms does cmdxray run on?

cmdxray runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is cmdxray still maintained?

Unverified. cmdxray has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

cmdxray is developed by aurelio-nakamura.

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cmdxray

Name: cmdxray
Author: aurelio-nakamura

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cmdxray is an offline command-line tool that breaks shell commands into annotated components, including flags, pipes, and redirects. It also generates shareable explanation cards for developers and terminal users without uploading command data.

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Overview

6 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, cmdxray takes a focused approach. It focuses on understanding complex shell commands and sharing clear explanations without uploading commands to a server. It is built as an open-source project for developers and command-line users. cmdxray is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind cmdxray is aurelio-nakamura. Among its 6 catalogued features are command parsing, flag explanations, and pipe breakdowns.

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Command parsing
Flag explanations
Pipe breakdowns
Redirect explanations
Offline operation
Shareable cards

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Indexed3 Sept · 15:43 UTC
I built an offline shell-command explainer that hands you a shareable card verified via DEV.to articles
Source: DEV.to articles · Open
Indexed3 Sept · 15:43 UTC
I built an offline shell-command explainer that hands you a shareable card verified via DEV.to articles
Source: DEV.to articles · Open

Frequently asked questions about cmdxray

What is cmdxray?: Cmdxray focuses on understanding complex shell commands and sharing clear explanations without uploading commands to a server. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use cmdxray?: cmdxray is an open-source project built for developers and command-line users.
What platforms does cmdxray run on?: cmdxray runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is cmdxray still maintained?: Unverified. cmdxray has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who makes cmdxray?: cmdxray is developed by aurelio-nakamura.

At a glance

Pricing: Paid · pricing page detected
Platforms: CLI · Web
Languages: English
First seen: 3 Sept 2026
Built for: developers and command-line users
Model: Open source
Solves: Understanding complex shell commands and sharing clear explanations without uploading commands to a server.

Developer

aurelio-nakamura

Index record

Indexed: 3 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 3 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: i-built-an-offline-shell-command-explainer-that-hands-you-a-github-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 3 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/aurelio-nakamura/cmdxray

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