Tools with JSON output

General

Can emit structured JSON for machine-readable pipelines.

jaq

Fast, correct JSON processing with jq compatibility

★ 3.8k · v3.1.1 · rust

Cline CLI

Open-source AI coding agent that plans, acts, and collaborates securely

★ 68k · vdesktop-v0.0.27 · typescript

lsd

Rust-powered ls replacement with colors, icons, and tree-view

★ 16k · v1.2.0 · rust

sq

Query any data source with jq-style syntax from your terminal

★ 2.6k · v0.55.0 · go

scc

Count lines of code, complexity, and project costs in seconds

★ 8.7k · v4.1.0 · go

rustscan

Lightning-fast port scanning with adaptive learning and scripting capabilities

★ 20k · v2.4.1 · rust

aria2

Download files faster with multi-source parallel downloads

★ 42k · vrelease-1.37.0 · c++

llmfit

Find which LLMs run on your hardware in seconds

★ 37k · v1.1.15 · rust

google-workspace-cli

Access all Google Workspace APIs from your terminal with zero boilerplate

★ 31k · v0.22.5 · rust

Cloud Code Usage Monitor

Real-time Claude token usage tracking with ML predictions

★ 8.7k · v4.0.0 · python

snitch

Monitor network connections live with an intuitive interface

★ 3.5k · v0.2.2 · go

isd

Manage systemd units with fuzzy search, previews, and custom keybindings

★ 2.1k · v0.6.2 · python

lychee

Lightning-fast link validation for any document format

★ 3.9k · vlychee-v0.24.2 · rust

zerobrew

5-20x faster package management with zero disk overhead

★ 7.5k · v0.3.2 · rust

ForgeCode

Top-ranked coding harness with 81.8% TermBench accuracy

★ 7.6k · v2.13.21 · rust

pm2

Keep Node.js apps alive with zero-downtime reloads and built-in load balancing

★ 43k · v7.0.4 · javascript

buku

Command-line bookmark manager with encryption and browser sync

★ 7.2k · v5.1 · python

hledger

Track money and investments with plain text files you control

★ 4.7k · v1.52.4 · haskell

release-it

Automate version bumps, Git tags, and package publishing in one command

★ 9.1k · v21.0.3 · javascript

jq

Transform JSON data with powerful command-line filters and queries

★ 36k · vjq-1.8.2 · c

bpftop

Monitor eBPF programs with real-time metrics and performance graphs

★ 2.7k · v0.9.0 · c

jujutsu

Modern version control with automatic rebasing and conflict tracking

★ 32k · v0.45.1 · rust

semantic-release

Automate version management and package publishing with semantic versioning

★ 24k · v25.0.9 · javascript

bandwhich

Real-time bandwidth monitoring by process and connection

★ 12k · v0.23.1 · rust

dysk

Terminal disk usage tool with detailed filesystem insights

★ 2.9k · v3.7.0 · rust

marp

Turn Markdown into polished presentations instantly

★ 3.8k · v4.5.1 · typescript

fq

Query and transform binary data with jq-like syntax

★ 11k · v0.18.0 · go

procs

A modern process viewer with color, search, and real-time monitoring

★ 6.2k · v0.14.12 · rust

gitmoji-cli

Make commit messages meaningful with semantic emoji codes

★ 4.8k · v9.7.0 · javascript

zoxide

Jump to directories faster with intelligent frequency-based navigation

★ 39k · v0.10.0 · rust

gallery-dl

Download image galleries from hundreds of sites via command line

★ 20k · v1.32.12 · python

editly

Create videos programmatically with code instead of clicking

★ 5.5k · v0.15.0-rc.1 · typescript

caligula

Terminal disk imaging with safety checks and real-time burn visualization

★ 2.3k · v0.5.0 · rust

himalaya

Manage emails entirely from your terminal with full control

★ 7.2k · v2.1.0 · rust

usql

Connect to any database with PostgreSQL-like commands

★ 10k · v0.21.5 · go

glances

Real-time system monitoring with comprehensive insights across all platforms

★ 34k · v4.5.6 · python