Json parser in 20 lines of bash
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Json parser in 20 lines of bash launched on August 5, 2015 with 13 votes, #1,465 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.
In plain words
Json Parser in 20 Lines of Bash is a lightweight JSON parser written in bash script. It is designed for developers who need to parse JSON data in shell environments without external dependencies. The tool stands out for its minimal implementation, accomplishing JSON parsing functionality in just 20 lines of code, making it suitable for lightweight scripting tasks and command-line automation.
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