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JQ

JQ is a small tool that is able to parse JSON text objects.

I often use JQ in my Bash scripts, so that's why I need to install it.

It is used by the BGInfo tool, so if you plan to use BGInfo, please follow the instructions below to install JQ.

Note: You need to install Git (for Bash) before installing JQ.

Installation​

Automatic installation (using the installer script)​

If you have installed Git using the installer script, JQ has been installed automatically.

Manual installation​

  1. Open the GitHub Release page of JQ and download the latest version of the file jq-win64.exe
  2. Save the file in the Trading Files folder, in a folder called Executables.
  3. Rename the file to jq.exe
  4. Copy the jq.exe file and paste it in the folder C:\Program Files\Git\usr\bin