# OpenCLI Agent Pack: jq

Use this when an AI agent needs to work with `jq`.

## What this CLI is for
JSON processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal. Built by jqlang. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.

Best for: json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.

## Agent readiness
Great for agents (75/100)
- Structured output is available for parsing.
- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.
- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.

## Install
```sh
brew install jq
```

## Verify before real work
```sh
jq --version
```
Expected signal: jq responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

## Safe starting commands
```sh
jq --version
```

```sh
cat package.json | jq '.scripts'
```

## Guardrails for agents
- Run the verify command first.
- Summarize findings before taking actions with side effects.

## Suggested agent instruction
You may use jq (`jq`) for json processing, apis, and agent output parsing from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.

Source: OpenCLI