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jid vs jqp: catalog facts
jid	jqp
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free to use, with source published on GitHub.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Linux, Command line
Interactive navigation with completion	Live preview of jq query output Several package manager options
Designed for terminal exploration of JSON.	Uses gojq, which can differ from jq in edge cases Terminal interface only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open 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 September 24, 2026

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