Jeps is an open-source project built for java developers.

Does Jeps have a free plan?

Yes — Jeps is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.

What platforms does Jeps run on?

Jeps runs on the command line and API.

Is Jeps still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 45 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to Jeps?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.

Jeps is developed by OpenJDK, based in the United States.

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Jeps

Name: Jeps
Author: OpenJDK

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9.8kstars

1.2kforks

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2008since

Overview

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In the Developer Tools space, Jeps takes a focused approach. It focuses on requiring external JSON libraries or complex custom code to parse and generate JSON in Java applications. It is built as an open-source project for java developers. The project is open source (Open Source). Jeps is available on the command line and API.

Behind Jeps is OpenJDK, based in the United States, and it first shipped in 2008. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 9.8k stars and 45 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include JSON parsing, JSON generation, and RFC 8259 compliance.

JSON parsing
JSON generation
RFC 8259 compliance
Simple navigation
Readable extraction

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CLIAPI-only

Trust & compliance

License

Open Source

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed23 Jul · 16:21 UTC
JEP 540: Simple JSON API (Now in Incubator) verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Jeps

What is Jeps?: Jeps focuses on requiring external JSON libraries or complex custom code to parse and generate JSON in Java applications. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who is Jeps for?: Jeps is an open-source project built for java developers.
Does Jeps have a free plan?: Yes — Jeps is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does Jeps run on?: Jeps runs on the command line and API.
Is Jeps still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 45 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to Jeps?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.EfficiencyNext Data Connector CKB GITVERSE
Who develops Jeps?: Jeps is developed by OpenJDK, based in the United States.
When did Jeps launch?: Jeps first shipped in 2008.

At a glance

Platforms: Api · Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 9.8k
License: Open Source
First seen: 23 Jul 2026
Built for: Java developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Requiring external JSON libraries or complex custom code to parse and generate JSON in Java applications.

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GitHub: FasterXML/jackson

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View on GitHub

Stars: 9,773
Forks: 1,220
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 17 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 45
Contributors: 67
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main

Live coverage

Identity confidence: High · 91
Indexed: 23 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 23 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: jep-540-simple-json-api-now-in-incubator-openjdk-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 23 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 23 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 23 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://openjdk.org/jeps/540

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