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jaq vs yq

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jaqyq
LanguageRustGo
LicenceMITMIT
Stars3.8k16k
Latestv3.1.1v4.54.1
Last push2026-10-022026-10-05
Release cadenceabout 65 days between releasesabout 45 days between releases
Active contributors3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace jq. Alternatives to jq →

    Full replacementjaqRust clone of jq that favours correctness and speed, a few semantics differ.

    Partialyqjq-like expressions that also read and write YAML, XML, TOML and CSV, without the full jq language.