ShellRef
Bash Shell Reference Manual
$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
ShellRef is an offline reference for Bash, Zsh, and terminal editors, presented as a focused CRT console reference manual.
It’s designed for quick lookup while you work—whether you’re writing your first shell script, checking quoting rules, reviewing
Zsh behavior, or trying to remember a Vim command without opening a browser.
The app includes reference sections for:
• Bash fundamentals, control flow, functions, strings and arrays, file I/O, processes, and scripting practices
• Zsh differences, globbing, arrays, and configuration
• Common command-line tools for text processing, file operations, and system tasks
• Terminal editors including Nano, Vim, and Emacs
Topics are organized as short reference entries with examples, notes, warnings, and tables where they help clarify syntax and
behavior.
ShellRef also includes:
• Offline access to the full reference library
• Search across commands, topics, examples, and notes
• My Quick Refs for saving frequently used entries
• A CRT-inspired interface with White, Green, and Amber phosphor display modes
• Optional scanlines and adjustable display glow
• Reduced-effects controls for a cleaner reading experience
• Adjustable text size for easier reading on iPhone and iPad
ShellRef is intended for developers, sysadmins, students, and anyone who wants a readable shell reference without ads, accounts,
or an internet connection.
Ratings & Reviews
Bug fix: Improved table readability. Long descriptions now wrap to show the full text.
The developer, Andrew Bacon, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Andrew Bacon
- Size
- 20 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.7 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Andrew Bacon
