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json5 for Mac

JSON enhanced with usability features

Quick answer: json5 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install json5. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What json5 is

json5 is a command-line tool for macOS: JSON enhanced with usability features.

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 json5

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install json5.

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 json5 on Mac?

Run brew install json5 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is json5 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does json5 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 json5?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6674 in this catalogue.

What version of json5 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.3.