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I often Google for trivial syntax when switching back and forth between programming languages. A quick reminder without having to leave the editor window would be great. Also, typos.

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Look into Dash. Even if you don't want to pay for the application (or can't run it on your platform), the docsets are free and ISTR there are some editor integrations for them that don't involve the paid app.

Or navigate to http://devdocs.io/

Or Zeal (http://zealdocs.org)

Or Zest (http://zestdocs.org)

Disclaimer: I'm (co-)author of both, and to be honest, Zest sadly isn't really maintained now.

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