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hq for Mac

Jq, but for HTML

Quick answer: hq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install hq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 73 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What hq is

hq is a command-line tool for macOS: jq, but for HTML.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install hq

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

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 hq on Mac?

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

Is hq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does hq 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 hq?

It was installed 73 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3958 in this catalogue.

What version of hq is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.2.