Jonq makes it easier for developers to extract and explore JSON data from the command line. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.

jonq is an open-source project built for developers.

Does jonq have a free plan?

Yes — jonq is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

Is jonq still maintained?

Unverified. jonq has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to jonq?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include jqon, jaq-bin, and zq-json.

Yes — jonq is open source under the MIT license.

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jonq

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jonq is an open-source command-line tool that provides a readable syntax for extracting and exploring JSON data. It is designed for developers who need a simpler alternative to jq for working with JSON and CSV data in terminal environments.

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Overview

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jonq sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. It makes it easier for developers to extract and explore JSON data from the command line. It is built as an open-source project for developers. The project is open source (MIT). jonq is available on the command line.

jonq first shipped in 2025. Key capabilities include JSON extraction, command-line interface, and CSV support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

JSON extraction
Command-line interface
CSV support
Readable syntax

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

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License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about jonq

What does jonq do?: Jonq makes it easier for developers to extract and explore JSON data from the command line. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use jonq?: jonq is an open-source project built for developers.
Does jonq have a free plan?: Yes — jonq is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does jonq run on?: jonq runs on the command line.
Is jonq still maintained?: Unverified. jonq has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to jonq?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include jqon, jaq-bin, and zq-json.jqon jaq-bin zq-json
When did jonq launch?: jonq first shipped in 2025.
Is jonq open source?: Yes — jonq is open source under the MIT license.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
License: MIT
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Makes it easier for developers to extract and explore JSON data from the command line.

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PyPI: jonq

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Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 27 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 27 Jun 2026

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Slug: jonq-pypi-org
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
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Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/jonq

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