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gojq vs jaq
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| Fact | gojq | jaq |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 3.8k | 3.8k |
| Latest | v0.12.19 | v3.1.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 152 days between releases | about 65 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 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 →
Drop-ingojqPure Go implementation of the jq language.
Full replacementjaqRust clone of jq that favours correctness and speed, a few semantics differ.
gojq
jaq
- v3.1.12026-08-053.1.1
- v3.1.02026-06-113.1
- v3.0.02026-03-273.0
- v3.0.0-gamma2026-03-093.0 gammapre-release
- v3.0.0-beta2025-12-233.0 betapre-release
gojq
unsigned The latest release, v0.12.19, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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jaq
unsigned The latest release, v3.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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