pydochelp

pydochelp is a command-line utility designed to simplify the process of accessing Python documentation. It allows users to quickly look up help information for modules, functions, classes, and keywords directly from their terminal. Rather than navigating through web pages or using the built-in help() function within a Python interpreter, pydochelp provides a more streamlined command-line interface.

The tool works by searching installed Python packages and their associated documentation. When a user queries pydochelp with a specific Python object, it attempts to find the relevant documentation and display it in a readable format within the terminal. This can include docstrings for functions and classes, as well as module overviews. The primary benefit of pydochelp is its speed and convenience for developers who spend a significant amount of time working in the command line and prefer to keep their workflow uninterrupted by switching to a web browser. It aims to be a practical enhancement to the standard Python documentation access methods.