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JSON
Windows PowerShell Test-Json equivalent in Linux
Checks that JSON parses successfully.
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Linux equivalents
jq empty file.json
jq empty file.json
jq empty file.json
Overview
What this command does
Checks that JSON parses successfully.
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
Validate JSON
Checks that JSON parses successfully.
jq empty file.json
Validate 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 empty file.json
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: PowerShell Test-Json
jq empty file.jsonReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
jq empty file.json | Validate 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 | apt package: jq | jq empty file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf package: jq | jq empty file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman package: jq | jq empty file.json |
Same command on this distribution. |
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