fx
Terminal-based JSON processor and viewer for querying, filtering, and manipulating JSON data interactively.
fx is a command-line JSON processor that provides interactive viewing and manipulation capabilities for JSON data. The tool allows users to query, filter, and transform JSON documents using JavaScript expressions and built-in functions directly from the terminal.
The tool supports both streaming and interactive modes, enabling users to pipe JSON data through fx for processing or launch an interactive interface for exploring complex JSON structures. It includes syntax highlighting and formatting features that make working with large JSON datasets more manageable in terminal environments.
Developers working with APIs, configuration files, or data analysis workflows would find fx particularly useful for quick JSON inspection and transformation tasks without needing to switch to graphical applications or write separate scripts.
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