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json-c for Mac

JSON parser for C

Quick answer: json-c is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install json-c. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 537 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What json-c is

json-c is a command-line tool for macOS: JSON parser for C.

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/json-c/json-c/wiki.

How to install json-c

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

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 json-c on Mac?

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

Is json-c open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does json-c 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 json-c?

It was installed 537 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1478 in this catalogue.

What version of json-c is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.19.