Seth Michael Larson pointed out that the Python gzip module can be used as a CLI tool like this:
  • namingthingsiseasy@programming.dev
    3·
    10 months ago

    Yeah, I knew someone was going to say that. Usually it’s more likely that Python is installed than jq - especially on servers. But yes, that would definitely work too.

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
      2·
      10 months ago

      Sure, I’m just not sure when I’d ever run into that. Either I’m doing it a lot and installing jq is reasonable, or I’m not allowed on the server anyway and need to copy/paste from logs.

      I used to use python -m json.tool a lot, but I haven’t needed to in many years.