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yajl for Mac

Yet Another JSON Library

Quick answer: yajl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yajl. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yajl is

yajl is a command-line tool for macOS: yet Another JSON Library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the ISC licence.

How to install yajl

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

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 yajl on Mac?

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

Is yajl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does yajl 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 yajl?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5432 in this catalogue.

What version of yajl is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.0.