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jc for Mac

Serializes the output of command-line tools to structured JSON output

Quick answer: jc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jc. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 573 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jc is

jc is a command-line tool for macOS: serializes the output of command-line tools to structured JSON output.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc.

How to install jc

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install jc on Mac?

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

Is jc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does jc 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 jc?

It was installed 573 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1429 in this catalogue.

What version of jc is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.26.1.