gron

gron converts JSON into a flat, greppable format that makes it easy to search and filter structured data using standard Unix command-line tools. Instead of navigating nested JSON structures, you can use grep, awk, and other text utilities to find exactly what you need.

Key benefits:

• Search JSON easily - Use grep to find specific values or paths without parsing JSON manually
• Filter and extract - Combine with standard Unix tools for powerful data extraction
• Readable output - Each line represents a single value with its full path, making relationships clear
• Reversible - Convert greppable output back to valid JSON when needed
• Command-line friendly - Works naturally in pipes and scripts alongside other tools

Perfect for developers who prefer working with text-based tools and want to avoid complex JSON parsing in shell scripts.