jd is a versatile command-line tool and Go library designed for creating and applying diffs in JSON and YAML files. It supports a native jd format, JSON Merge Patch (RFC 7386), and a subset of JSON Patch (RFC 6902). Users can generate color-coded diffs to easily visualize changes and apply patches to update files, making it especially useful for tasks like updating Kubernetes deployments.
The tool is available as a single binary built with Go, can be installed via Homebrew, or run as a Docker image. Additionally, it can be integrated into Go projects as a library. While there is a web UI available for more interactive use, it must be downloaded separately as it is not included in the Homebrew formula.
The command-line interface offers various options, such as treating arrays as sets or multisets, specifying keys for set objects, and translating between different formats like JSON and YAML. Despite its robust functionality, the separate download requirement for the web UI might be seen as a drawback for some users.
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