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Description:
Terminal JSON viewer

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: json terminal viewer cli developer-tools

Install: brew install fx

About:
Fx is a terminal-based JSON viewer that provides an interactive, visually structured representation of JSON data. It allows users to navigate, filter, and inspect complex JSON files directly within the command line. The tool enhances productivity by making raw JSON data more readable and manageable without leaving the terminal.

Key Features:

Interactive tree view for navigating JSON structures
Real-time filtering and querying capabilities
Syntax highlighting and pretty-printing
Keyboard-driven navigation for efficient browsing

Use Cases:

Inspecting API responses and JSON logs in development workflows
Analyzing configuration files and data exports directly in the terminal

Alternatives:

jq – jq is a powerful JSON processor focused on transformation and extraction, while fx emphasizes interactive visualization and navigation.
jless – jless is another interactive JSON viewer, but fx offers a more streamlined, command-line native experience with simpler filtering.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 5:20pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9c061115