jq
Lightweight command-line JSON processor, like sed for JSON data
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jq is a fast command-line processor for JSON. Its filter language lets you slice, filter, map, and transform structured data, making it the standard tool for working with JSON in shell scripts and pipelines.
Key features
- Concise filter language for JSON
- Streams large inputs
- Single dependency-free binary
- Widely available in package managers
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