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jsongrep for Mac

Query tool for JSON, YAML, TOML, and other structured formats

Quick answer: jsongrep is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jsongrep. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jsongrep is

jsongrep is a command-line tool for macOS: query tool for JSON, YAML, TOML, and other structured formats.

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/micahkepe/jsongrep.

How to install jsongrep

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install jsongrep on Mac?

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

Is jsongrep open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does jsongrep 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 jsongrep?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7077 in this catalogue.

What version of jsongrep is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.10.0.