The short version
A shell script that caches command output; a user reaches for it like a built-in.
From the HackerLinks archive
memo
A shell script that caches command output; a user reaches for it like a built-in.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-10-10
Last seen:2026-10-10
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A reply supplies independent adoption evidence for a concrete alternative to the story subject.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-10-10
“I have my own called memo”
aktau · author context · author or maintainer
Direct HN comment
“It's very handy (I find myself reaching for it as if it's a built-in) and I appreciate its design (I learned a few things reading it)!”
thomascountz · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Once: Cache CLI commands