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dasel for Mac

JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, and CSV query and modification tool

Quick answer: dasel is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dasel. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 859 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dasel is

dasel is a data tool for macOS: JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, and CSV query and modification tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install dasel

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install dasel.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dasel on Mac?

Run brew install dasel in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is dasel open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dasel run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is dasel?

It was installed 859 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1151 in this catalogue.

What version of dasel is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.11.2.