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jless vs jnv
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| Fact | jless | jnv |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 5.5k | 6.1k |
| Latest | v0.9.0 | v0.7.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-07 | 2026-10-26 |
| Release cadence | about 15 days between releases | about 72 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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 →
PartialjlessInteractive viewer for browsing JSON, which does not transform or filter it.
PartialjnvAn interactive viewer where jq filters are edited with a live preview.
jless
- v0.9.02023-07-17The newest version of jless ships with a handful of new helpful features:
- v0.8.02022-03-10This new release of jless ships with two major new features: basic YAML support and copying to clipboard!
- v0.7.22022-02-20New features / changes:
- v0.7.12022-02-09New features:
- v0.7.02022-02-07Introducing jless, a command-line JSON viewer.
jless
unsigned The latest release, v0.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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jnv
✓ signed The latest release, v0.7.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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