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dasel vs fx
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| Fact | dasel | fx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 8k | 21k |
| Latest | v3.11.2 | 40.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-08-16 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 36 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace jq. Alternatives to jq →
PartialdaselOne selector syntax across JSON, YAML, TOML, XML and CSV, not jq's filter language.
PartialfxInteractive JSON viewer, with JavaScript expressions instead of the jq language.
dasel
dasel
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fx
✓ signed The latest release, 40.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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