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jq README

README demonstrates: `jq` is a lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor akin to `sed`,`awk`,`grep`, and friends for JSON data. It's written in portable C and has zero runtime dependencies, allowing you to easily slice, filter, map, and transform structured data. Official Documentation**: jqlang.org GitHub's fetched Contents API response identifies README.md and reports the current blob SHA bb4a9dd91234fdb16c5748a26fcaafb89b1cd345 The fetched GitHub commits endpoint identifies 1b4109b0d00236763acd55435ed21b569f555546 as the latest commit affecting this README path.

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Our interpretation

Useful when you are building…

Use this README as a reference for explaining jq and helping users find setup and usage information.

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What to apply to your own product

State the tool's purpose and audience in a concise opening.
Provide a usable first action and list system or account prerequisites.
Link to documentation and support routes with descriptive labels.

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Source and version

jq/README.md at 1b4109b0d00236763acd55435ed21b569f555546 · jqlang/jq · GitHub ↗https://github.com/jqlang/jq/blob/1b4109b0d00236763acd55435ed21b569f555546/README.md

Reviewed README at commit 1b4109b0d00236763acd55435ed21b569f555546. The linked file is pinned to that revision; the live repository may change.

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