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json-table for Mac

Transform nested JSON data into tabular data in the shell

Quick answer: json-table is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install json-table. It is distributed under the EPL-1.0 licence.

What json-table is

json-table is a terminal emulator for macOS: transform nested JSON data into tabular data in the shell.

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/micha/json-table.

How to install json-table

  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-table.

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-table on Mac?

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

Is json-table open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the EPL-1.0 licence.

Does json-table 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-table?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of json-table is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.3.3.