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fx vs jq
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| Fact | fx | jq |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 21k | 36k |
| Latest | 40.0.0 | jq-1.8.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 36 days between releases | about 226 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 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
fx replaces jq. Alternatives to jq →
PartialInteractive JSON viewer, with JavaScript expressions instead of the jq language.
fx
fx
✓ signed The latest release, 40.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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jq
✓ signed The latest release, jq-1.8.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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