# jc Convert command output to JSON. Source: [Console review]() Website: [https://blog.kellybrazil.com/2022/09/27/jc-version-1-22-0-released/]() Profile updated: 2026-10-16 ## Supported tech stack Research checked: 2026-10-11 ### Runs on - FreeBSD (Operating system) - Linux (Operating system) - Windows (Operating system) - macOS (Operating system) ### SDK support - Python (Language) ### Written in - Python (Language) Source: [Research source]() Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support. Python library and CLI supports pip installation on macOS, Linux, Unix and Windows, with FreeBSD packages. ## Console’s review — 2022-10-20 Reviewed: 2022-10-20 Author: [David Mytton]() Citation: [This review]() ### What we like Pipe the output of a command to get a JSON translation. Or, run in reverse to have jc execute the command and pick the parser automatically. Supports parsing files e.g. YAML, CSV, /etc/hosts. Colorizes output by default. Supports streaming e.g. commands like ping which provide continual output. Tool and parsers open source. Also available as a Python package. ### Tradeoffs When piping you need to specify the parser - there are lots of options, but not every command is supported. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2022-10-20. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. ## Is jc a fit? Based on [Console’s review published on 2022-10-20](). Summary updated: 2026-10-16 ### Who it’s for Developers who work with various data formats and commands should consider this tool for parsing and converting output ### Why consider it This tool can convert command output to JSON, allowing for easy translation and parsing ### Keep in mind The tool requires specifying a parser when piping, and not every command is supported [Selection criteria]() · [About Console]() · [Browse tools]()