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gojq for Mac

Pure Go implementation of jq

Quick answer: gojq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gojq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 28 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gojq is

gojq is a command-line tool for macOS: pure Go implementation of jq.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/itchyny/gojq.

How to install gojq

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install gojq.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gojq on Mac?

Run brew install gojq in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is gojq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gojq run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is gojq?

It was installed 28 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5735 in this catalogue.

What version of gojq is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.19.