Project Title

jc — Convert CLI tool outputs to JSON, YAML, or Dictionaries for streamlined automation and parsing

Overview

jc is a Python-based CLI tool and library that transforms the output of various command-line tools, file types, and common strings into JSON, YAML, or dictionaries. This enables easier integration with tools like jq and simplifies automation scripts by allowing the output of one command to be piped directly into another. Its unique selling point is the ability to parse and standardize a wide range of CLI tool outputs into a structured format.

Key Features

Converts CLI tool outputs to JSON, YAML, or dictionaries
Supports a wide range of popular command-line tools and file types
Can be used as a Python library for programmatic access to parsed data
Integrates with tools like jq for further command-line processing

Use Cases

Developers and system administrators needing to automate tasks that involve parsing CLI tool outputs
Users who require a standardized format for CLI tool data to simplify scripting and automation
Analysts who need to process and analyze data from CLI tools in a structured format

Advantages

Simplifies the integration of CLI tool outputs into scripts and automation workflows
Enhances the interoperability of different command-line tools by providing a common output format
Reduces the complexity of parsing and handling diverse CLI tool outputs in scripts

Limitations / Considerations

May require additional setup and configuration to support less common CLI tools or custom scripts
The output format is standardized, which might not always align with the specific needs of every user or tool
Performance considerations may arise when dealing with very large datasets or high-frequency data processing

jq: A lightweight and flexible command-line JSON processor, differing from jc in that it focuses on processing JSON data rather than converting CLI outputs.
libxo: A library for generating output in multiple formats from a single code base, similar to jc in output conversion but with a different scope and focus.
powershell's ConvertTo-Json: A cmdlet for converting .NET objects to JSON format, differing from jc in that it is part of the PowerShell ecosystem and not a standalone tool.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc
Stars: 8,387
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-10-04

📊 Project Information

Project Name: jc
GitHub URL: https://github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc
Programming Language: Python
⭐ Stars: 8,387
🍴 Forks: 223
📅 Created: 2019-10-15
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-04

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