# fossil > Distributed version control system. > Some subcommands such as `fossil commit` have their own usage documentation. > More information: . - Check the Fossil version: `fossil version` - Show general help (list available subcommands): `fossil help` - Show help on a Fossil subcommand (like `add`, `commit`, etc.): `fossil help {{subcommand}}` - Execute a Fossil subcommand: `fossil {{subcommand}}`