jq: A lightweight command-line JSON processor
Summary
jq is a lightweight, portable C-based command-line tool for parsing, filtering, and transforming JSON data, designed as a fast, zero-dependency alternative to traditional text-processing utilities. It provides multiple installation paths (prebuilt binaries, Docker, source builds) and an active ecosystem with documentation, community support, and ongoing development. The project emphasizes a robust, extensible approach to JSON manipulation with a permissive MIT license.