jaq
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JSON Editor
5.9#22 in json toolsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | jaq | JSON Editor |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project repository identifies jaq as MIT-licensed. | The project is released under the MIT License, which permits use, modification, distribution, and sale subject to its terms. |
| Purpose | jaq is a jq clone focused on correctness, speed, and simplicity. | JSON Editor generates an HTML form from a JSON Schema. |
| Security | The project says jaq is memory-safe and does not let input data or filters initiate I/O, except that filters may read files before execution. | The README lists DOMPurify as an optional integration for sanitizing HTML used in titles, headers, and descriptions. |
jaq plans
- jaqFree
- jaq open-source releaseFree
JSON Editor plans
- JSON EditorFree
Pick jaq if…
jaq suits developers and data users who work with jq filters and need a command-line tool or Rust library. Its support for several formats may suit workflows that transform data beyond JSON.
Pick JSON Editor if…
JSON Editor suits developers who want to generate browser-based forms from JSON Schemas and validate values against them. It is intended for use in a modern browser and can be integrated into local projects or loaded from a CDN.