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jq is a widely used command-line JSON processor used by developers, system administrators, CI/CD workflows and AI coding tools such as Claude Code.
Use case
We deploy jq to managed Windows development devices so users and automation tools can reliably parse and transform JSON without requiring local administrator rights or downloading unmanaged binaries.
jq has a relatively low release frequency, so the ongoing catalog maintenance requirement should be limited.
Additional info :
Version detection: jq.exe --version
No reboot required
Can be installed in SYSTEM context
Suggested installation path: C:\Program Files\jq\jq.exe
The installation directory should be added to the machine PATH
Patch My PC does not support portable applications at this time because they do not create reliable detection points. Portable apps typically run from a folder without installing anything into the system, which means they do not generate an Add/Remove Programs (ARP) entry or any consistent registry footprint. Without an ARP entry, there is no dependable way to detect the application's presence or version, making automated patching unsupported.
Patch My PC does not support portable applications at this time because they do not create reliable detection points. Portable apps typically run from a folder without installing anything into the system, which means they do not generate an Add/Remove Programs (ARP) entry or any consistent registry footprint. Without an ARP entry, there is no dependable way to detect the application's presence or version, making automated patching unsupported.