skogai-jq

Perform schema-driven JSON transformations using composable jq scripts.

Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/skogai/marketplace --skill skogai-jq
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Skill: skogai-jq
Source: https://github.com/skogai/marketplace/tree/main/skogai-jq
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/skogai/marketplace --skill skogai-jq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the complexity of manipulating nested JSON structures, filtering large datasets, and ensuring data consistency across AI agent workflows by providing a standardized, testable library of jq transformations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Schema-Driven Transformations: Every operation includes a clear input/output contract, ensuring predictable results.
  • Composable Pipelines: Chain multiple transformations together using standard Unix pipes to build complex data processing workflows.
  • Use Case: If you need to extract specific user emails from a large, nested API response and then filter them by status, you can pipe the output of a get operation directly into a filter operation.

Quick Start

Use the skogai-jq skill to extract the user email field from the provided data.json file using the crud-get transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions about skogai-jq

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I transform nested JSON data using jq?

Filter large JSON datasets with jq by chaining composable scripts through standard Unix pipes. This approach enables sequential array filtering and path operations to extract specific records from extensive nested API responses.

What is the best way to extract specific fields from a large API response?

Extract specific fields from a large API response by piping the output of a get operation directly into a filter operation. This schema-driven transformation ensures data consistency and precise field extraction across AI agent workflows.

Do I need a specific jq version to process JSON arrays?

Yes, you need jq version 1.6 or higher to execute the transformation logic and verify data integrity. This version requirement ensures compatibility with the library of over 60 composable scripts used for JSON array processing.

Can I chain multiple jq transformations together?

You can chain multiple jq transformations together using standard Unix pipes to build complex data processing workflows. This composable pipeline architecture allows you to sequentially apply operations like get and filter to nested JSON structures.

Why does my JSON transformation fail on nested structures?

JSON transformations fail on nested structures when operations lack a clear input and output schema contract. Using schema-driven transformations ensures predictable results and prevents data consistency errors across complex AI agent data processing tasks.