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Windows PowerShell ConvertTo-Json compact equivalent in Linux
Prints compact one-line JSON.
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PowerShell ConvertTo-Json compact
Linux equivalents
jq -c . file.json
jq -c . file.json
jq -c . file.json
Overview
What this command does
Prints compact one-line JSON.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Compact JSON
Prints compact one-line JSON.
jq -c . file.json
Compact JSON
jq --help
Show command help when supported
man jq
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
jq -c . file.json
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell ConvertTo-Json compact
jq -c . file.jsonReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
jq -c . file.json | Compact JSON |
jq --help | Show command help when supported |
man jq | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | jq -c . file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | jq -c . file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | jq -c . file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
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