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mq for Mac

Jq-like command-line tool for markdown processing

Quick answer: mq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 421 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mq is

mq is a command-line tool for macOS: jq-like command-line tool for markdown processing.

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 mq

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

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 mq on Mac?

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

Is mq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mq 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 mq?

It was installed 421 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1680 in this catalogue.

What version of mq is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.3.