jq
Agent-readyData & DBDataJSON processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.
JSON processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal. Built by jqlang. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.
Task fit
json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use jq for json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.
Run `cat package.json | jq '.scripts'` and see what comes back.
Repository family
jqlang
First trust check
jq responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ brew install jqOperator pack
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Verify
$ jq --versionjq responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ cat package.json | jq '.scripts'First steps
- 01Install jq.
- 02Run `jq --version` first.
- 03Start with `cat package.json | jq '.scripts'`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.
Use this when
You want data processing you can script with structured output.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- jq fits data & db well, especially for json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.
- 69,327 homebrew installs (30d).
- Good for scripts and agents.
Constraints
- Run the verify command first.
Repository context
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