hjson ☆

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Description:
Convert JSON to HJSON and vice versa

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: json hjson configuration cli converter

Install: brew install hjson

About:
Hjson is a user-friendly configuration file format that strips away the strict syntax requirements of standard JSON. It allows for comments, trailing commas, and unquoted keys, making it significantly more readable and easier to edit for humans. This tool provides a command-line interface to seamlessly convert between Hjson and standard JSON formats.

Key Features:

Converts JSON to Hjson and vice versa
Supports multi-line strings and comments
Allows trailing commas for easier editing
Strict mode for validating input

Use Cases:

Editing configuration files without strict syntax constraints
Converting existing JSON data for human readability
Piping data between CLI tools in different formats

Alternatives:

jq – jq is a powerful JSON processor for filtering and transformation, whereas Hjson focuses on format conversion and human readability.
json5 – JSON5 is a similar standard for human-friendly JSON; Hjson is a distinct format with its own specific syntax rules.

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