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jsonlint for Mac

JSON parser and validator with a CLI

Quick answer: jsonlint is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jsonlint. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 151 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jsonlint is

jsonlint is a command-line tool for macOS: JSON parser and validator with a CLI.

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/zaach/jsonlint.

How to install jsonlint

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

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 jsonlint on Mac?

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

Is jsonlint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does jsonlint 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 jsonlint?

It was installed 151 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2825 in this catalogue.

What version of jsonlint is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.3.