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Like awk, but for JSON.

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Forks gained+1+3+10

jsawk gained 35 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.4K. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 81 stars a year. It ranks #16 among Shell repositories and #2,822 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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jsawk has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

jsawk is an open-source project written in Shell: Like awk, but for JSON.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Shell. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Shell for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/micha/jsawk.git
cd jsawk

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

POSIX compliant shell (bash, zsh, sh)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

jsawk coordinates its core functionality through a modular Shell pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed jsawk into Shell backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install jsawk using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/micha/jsawk.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for jsawk.

3

Import jsawk into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `jsawk --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,382 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Shell for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Shell and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Shell, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does jsawk do? +

Like awk, but for JSON.

What language is jsawk written in? +

The primary language is Shell. Topics include: software.

Is jsawk actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Aug 31, 2021 with 28 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does jsawk have? +

jsawk has 1,382 stars and 90 forks on GitHub.

How does jsawk rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,382 stars, micha/jsawk is ranked #2,822 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #16 among Shell projects.

What license is jsawk distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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