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Files

SKILL.mdagentsreferencesscripts

Install

Install only this skill with npx skills

npx skills add alisonaquinas/llm-shared-skills --skill 'jq' -g -y

Install the containing skill bundle

/plugin install shared-skills@llm-skills

Download jq-skill.zip

This skill is bundled inside shared-skills. Use npx skills when you only want this skill, or install the bundle once to make every included skill available through the plugin marketplace flow. Browse the full skill bundle repository at github.com/alisonaquinas/llm-shared-skills.

Invoke

Invoke this skill after installation

/shared-skills:jq

SKILL.md

name: jq description: Query and transform JSON data. Use when the agent needs to search, filter, or transform data efficiently.

Jq

Query and transform JSON data

Quick Start

Verify jq is available: jq --version or man jq
Establish the command surface: man jq or jq --help
Start with basic usage: jq [options] [input]

Intent Router

references/install-and-setup.md — Installing jq
references/cheatsheet.md — Common options and patterns
references/advanced-usage.md — Advanced techniques
references/troubleshooting.md — Common errors and solutions

Core Workflow

Verify jq is available: jq --version
Test with sample data first
Validate output before batch processing
Document exact commands for reproducibility

Quick Command Reference

jq --version                       # Check version
jq --help                          # Show help
jq [options] [input]               # Basic usage
man jq                             # Full manual

Safety Notes

Area	Guardrail
Input validation	Verify input data format before processing.
Output handling	Validate output structure.
Large files	Test with smaller samples first.

Source Policy

Treat installed behavior and man page as truth.

Resource Index

scripts/install.sh — Install on macOS or Linux.
scripts/install.ps1 — Install on Windows or any platform.