Parse, filter, and transform JSON data with jq pipelines.
npx skills add https://github.com/lanej/dotfiles --skill jq
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: jq Source: https://github.com/lanej/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/jq Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lanej/dotfiles --skill jq
This Skill eliminates the need for cumbersome scripting or complex regex to process JSON data. It provides jq, a lightweight and powerful command-line JSON processor, allowing you to quickly filter, transform, and analyze JSON with simple, composable commands.
jq to extract only the id, name, and email fields from active users, and output the result as a clean, readable JSON array, ready for further processing.Pretty-print the contents of 'data.json' and then extract the 'user.email' field.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Use jq to filter JSON by selecting nested fields with dot notation (e.g., `.user.email`) or array indices. jq outputs only the data you specify, making it ideal for extracting relevant fields from API responses or configuration files without writing custom scripts.
Yes. jq lets you add, rename, delete, or reorganize fields using expressions like `{id, name, email}` to build new objects, or `map()` to transform array elements. You can apply conditional logic and compose multiple operations into readable pipelines.
jq provides built-in functions to map, filter, sort, and aggregate array values—sum, average, min, max, group operations. Chain these functions to perform analytics on JSON data without loading it into separate tools.
jq pretty-prints JSON by default, making it readable. Use the `-c` flag for compact output or `-r` for raw strings. It handles malformed or minified JSON and lets you apply transformations while formatting.
Yes. jq is memory-efficient and processes data as streams, making it ideal for pipelines. Pipe JSON from APIs, logs, or files through jq filters to transform or select data in real time without loading entire datasets into memory.
No. jq uses a composable filter syntax designed for JSON manipulation—simpler than scripting languages. Start with basic selections and build up to complex transformations using straightforward, chainable commands.
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