SmartMan is an innovative command-line tool that redefines the Linux manual (man) experience by providing a modern, terminal-native interface. It transforms traditional, often dense, man pages into an engaging and interactive format complete with syntax highlighting, easy navigation, and AI-powered language explanations. Users will benefit from an aesthetically enhanced terminal interface designed using Textual, featuring the following capabilities:

Features

• Modern TUI: A responsive terminal interface for an enhanced user experience.
• Quick-Win Gallery: Access interactive cards featuring common usage examples at the top of each page for efficient reference.
• Interactive Sidebar: Effortlessly navigate between sections such as NAME, SYNOPSIS, DESCRIPTION, and OPTIONS.
• Syntax Highlighting: Automatic color coding for flags, parameters, and code snippets, improving readability.
• AI-Powered Explanations: For complex flags, leverage the --explain command to receive terminology translated into plain English, courtesy of the Groq API.
• Theming Support: Select from various themes including default, dracula, and monokai to personalize the interface.

Usage Example

To leverage SmartMan, simply prepend your command with smartman:

smartman grep

Additional command options include:

• --plain: For a quick reference in plain text format.
• --theme <theme_name>: To change the current theme.
• --explain <command>: For AI-generated summaries of command functionalities.

Customization

Users can personalize their SmartMan experience by defining an alias in their shell configuration, making SmartMan the default manual viewer. For example:

alias man='smartman'

This captures every use of the man command, providing the full SmartMan experience.

Themes

SmartMan includes built-in theme support, which can be easily customized through YAML files. Available themes enhance visual appeal and usability, including:

• Default: A modern dark blue theme.
• Dracula: Classic developer aesthetic.
• Monokai: Vibrant, high-contrast layout.
• Nord: Cool-toned design.
• Catppuccin: Soft pastel visuals.

SmartMan is crafted for Linux users looking to enhance their command-line navigation and comprehension, making man pages more user-friendly and interactive.