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QuickJSON for Mac

Quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON

Quick answer: QuickJSON is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask quickjson. The project is open source. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What QuickJSON is

QuickJSON is a utility for macOS: quick Look plugin to pretty-print JSON.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/johan/QuickJSON.

How to install QuickJSON

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install QuickJSON on Mac?

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

Is QuickJSON open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: johan/QuickJSON.

Does QuickJSON run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is QuickJSON?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6837 in this catalogue.

What version of QuickJSON is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.0.