jq

What this skill does

Command-line JSON processor. Extract, filter, transform JSON.

jq is part of the Messaging & Channels category — messaging and channel skills that connect your agent to chat platforms. You can install it on its own or alongside other messaging & channels skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install jq

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for jq and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add jq with a single command:

openclaw skills add jq

This pulls jq from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/jq/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use jq

Once installed, jq activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download .zip button above to grab jq-1.2.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/jq/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install jq?

Install jq in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for jq, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add jq. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/jq/.

Is jq free?

Yes. jq is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.

What does jq do?

Command-line JSON processor. Extract, filter, transform JSON.

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