# help

## Syntax

```
help <command>
```

## Syntax Description

<table><thead><tr><th width="203">Keyword</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>command</td><td>The name of a specific command.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Defaults

## Usage Guidelines

With no parameters, this command displays a simple list of available commands. If a command is specified, the syntax for that command is displayed.

For more detailed help on command syntax, use the question mark (“?”) for [context sensitive help](https://docs.islandrouter.com/island-router-cli-2.3.2/context-sensitive-help).

## Examples

```
help
```

## Related Commands

{% content-ref url="../context-sensitive-help" %}
[context-sensitive-help](https://docs.islandrouter.com/island-router-cli-2.3.2/context-sensitive-help)
{% endcontent-ref %}