It is a jq implementation written for the browser that supports the filters people use most. Very rare built-ins may be missing.

Can I query JSON with SQL instead?

Yes. The SQL tool runs SELECT queries against arrays in your JSON.

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Input

Output

jq Playground

Try jq filters against your own JSON without installing anything. The output updates as you type, so you can build a filter step by step and copy it into your scripts.

How to use it

Paste JSON or open a file.
Type a jq filter, for example .items[] | select(.qty > 1).
Choose pretty, compact (-c) or raw (-r) output and copy the result.

What it does

Common jq built-ins: select, map, reduce, to_entries, group_by, paths and more
Pretty, compact and raw output like the command line
JMESPath, JSONPath and SQL tools for other ways to query JSON
Runs in your browser: your data never leaves your device

Questions

Is this the real jq?: It is a jq implementation written for the browser that supports the filters people use most. Very rare built-ins may be missing.
Can I query JSON with SQL instead?: Yes. The SQL tool runs SELECT queries against arrays in your JSON.
Does it work offline?: Yes, once the page has loaded.

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