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jq
31kfile
- Lightweight command-line JSON processor
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jqvsbat
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bat
51kfile
- A cat clone with syntax highlighting and line numbers
Comparison
| Feature | jq | bat |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 31k | 51k |
| Category | file | file |
| Tags | json, filter, c, pipe | cat, syntax-highlighting, rust, viewer |
| Supported OS | mac, linux, windows | mac, linux, all |
| Package managers | brew, apt, winget | brew, apt, cargo |
Install commands
brew
brew install jqbrew
brew install batapt
apt install jqapt
apt install bat