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dasel vs jq
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| Fact | dasel | jq |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 8k | 36k |
| Latest | v3.11.2 | jq-1.8.2 |
| Last push | 2026-08-16 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 226 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
dasel replaces jq. Alternatives to jq →
PartialOne selector syntax across JSON, YAML, TOML, XML and CSV, not jq's filter language.
dasel
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jq
✓ signed The latest release, jq-1.8.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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