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ijq vs jid: catalog facts
ijqjid
Free

Free to download and use.

Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Live preview of jq filter output
  • Can copy the finished filter to the clipboard
  • Interactive navigation with completion
  • Requires familiarity with jq filter syntax
  • Terminal only
  • Designed for terminal exploration of JSON.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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