jq
7.2#3 in json toolsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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JSON Viewer
5.9#25 in json toolsFree planFree planmacOS
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| Fact | jq | JSON Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | jq is a lightweight, flexible command-line JSON processor for slicing, filtering, mapping, and transforming structured data. | JSON Viewer is a native Mac app for visualizing, validating, and formatting JSON datasets. |
| Support | The project points users to Stack Overflow, the #jq Libera.Chat channel, and its Discord server for questions and discussion. | The site provides a support and feedback contact link. |
jq plans
- jqFree
JSON Viewer plans
- FreeFree
Pick jq if…
jq suits developers and other command-line users who need to query, filter, or reshape JSON streams. Its incremental parsing option may be useful when working with very large inputs.
Pick JSON Viewer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.