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gojq gives command-line users jq-style JSON queries for filtering, field selection, updates, and multiple input values. It also reads and writes YAML, performs arbitrary-precision integer arithmetic for several operations, and embeds in Go applications as a library. Go callers can compile queries for reuse and configure custom functions and iterators. The project is free, MIT-licensed, portable across Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted environments, with installation options including Homebrew, mise, Zero Install, source builds, and Docker images.
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jq
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2jq-compatible filtering with streaming and output controls — jq is a portable C processor with incremental streaming and sorted-key, raw, compact, ASCII, and colored output options.
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Dadroit JSON Viewer
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1Browsing, searching, and exporting large JSON files — Dadroit adds a tree viewer, highlighted text and RegEx search, URL loading, file unions, auto-refresh, and CSV or XML export.
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BracketView
Free plan LinuxWebWindowsBrowser-based JSON workspaces and schema tooling — BracketView combines multiple JSON views, JSONPath or browser jq queries, schema validation, type generation, and webhook capture.
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jaq
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Multi-format jq transformations and Rust integration — jaq adds JSON, YAML, CBOR, TOML, XML, CSV, and TSV conversion, a Rust library, memory safety, and arbitrary byte handling.
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jless
Free plan LinuxMacInteractive terminal reading and searching of JSON — jless is a vim-navigable viewer with pretty-printing, syntax highlighting, regular-expression search, YAML reading, and clipboard commands.
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jidoujisho
Free plan AndroidAndroid language-learning media and flashcards — jidoujisho is an Android video player, reading aid, dictionary, and card toolkit rather than a JSON query processor.
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Ajv
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 9
European Commission JSON Validator
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camfx
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JSONBuddy
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JSON Crack
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JSON Editor
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JSONLint
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JSONZen
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JSON Compare
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jsonfmt.dev
Free plan APIWeb - 18
JSON Forms
Free plan Self-hostedWeb - 19
JSONEditor.io
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JSON Formatter
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JSON Hero
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JSON OS
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JSON Reader
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JSON Viewer
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Readers may look elsewhere when gojq’s compatibility limits or terminal-first workflow do not fit. It does not preserve object-key order, provide keys_unsorted or --sort-keys, or parse jq’s NaN, Infinity, and leading-zero number extensions. Some regular-expression syntax, functions, and flags also differ from jq. Library users must manage queries that can emit endlessly or produce no output. When switching, compare query compatibility, supported formats, streaming, visual navigation, schema tools, privacy, platform coverage, and whether you need a Go library.