data-processing

Use jq for JSON and yq for YAML and TOML to parse and extract fields directly from the command line. Both tools support field selection, filtering, and querying without manual text processing, letting you interrogate config files and structured data in seconds.

Yes. jq and yq transform JSON, YAML, and TOML configs including Docker Compose, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions workflows, and package.json. You can filter, modify, and output in raw, pretty, or compact formats directly from the command line.

Use yq for YAML and jq for JSON to apply pattern-based filtering and array operations. Both support complex queries to extract matching records, transform nested structures, and return results in multiple output formats without writing custom scripts.

Both jq and yq support in-place file editing. Pipe your transformations to update config files directly, automating changes to Docker Compose, Kubernetes manifests, package.json, and other structured configs without manual file handling.

You need both jq and yq. jq specializes in JSON parsing and transformation, while yq handles YAML and TOML. Together they cover all three formats, letting you automate workflows across different config file types in a single command pipeline.