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jid vs ijq: catalog facts
jid	ijq
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Interactive navigation with completion	Live preview of jq filter output Can copy the finished filter to the clipboard
Designed for terminal exploration of JSON.	Requires familiarity with jq filter syntax Terminal only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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