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jnv for Mac

Interactive JSON filter using jq

Quick answer: jnv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jnv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 146 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jnv is

jnv is a command-line tool for macOS: interactive JSON filter using jq.

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/ynqa/jnv.

How to install jnv

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install jnv on Mac?

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

Is jnv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does jnv 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 jnv?

It was installed 146 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2881 in this catalogue.

What version of jnv is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.7.1.