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oj for Mac

JSON parser and visualization tool

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

What oj is

oj is a command-line tool for macOS: JSON parser and visualization tool.

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/ohler55/ojg.

How to install oj

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

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 oj on Mac?

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

Is oj open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does oj 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 oj?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7103 in this catalogue.

What version of oj is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.28.8.