CLI tool and python library that converts the output of popular command-line tools, file-types, and common strings to JSON, YAML, or Dictionaries. This allows piping of output to tools like jq and simplifying automation scripts.
Publisher’s description
What is jc?
jc by Kelly Brazil is open-source Windows software in the terminals & cli tools category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for Any CPU Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.26.1, released on October 18, 2026. The version history goes back to May 28, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (kellyjonbrazil/jc) has 8,694 stars. Similar programs include PowerShell, Oh My Posh and QPDF.
Project description on GitHub: “CLI tool and python library that converts the output of popular command-line tools, file-types, and common strings to JSON, YAML, or Dictionaries. This allows piping of output to tools like jq and simplifying automation scripts.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
In short: jc is an open-source terminals & cli tool tool for Any CPU PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is jc safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
86465A332FFF0FC6676C1AA94674ADD4BA2C6D6BF56CB3294465958906EAE0FC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the kellyjonbrazil/jc repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review5
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26.1Latest | October 18, 2026 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 1.26.0 | September 22, 2026 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 1.25.7 | August 16, 2026 | — | Any CPU MSI |
| 1.25.6 | May 28, 2026 | — | Any CPU MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id KellyBrazil.jc -emsiexec /i jc-1.26.1.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {00488540-3311-4165-9FA3-5F1E71F14464} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install jcInformation
- Publisher
- Kelly Brazil
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/kellyjonbrazil/jc
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.26.1
- Released
- October 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 28, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 8,694
- GitHub forks
- 269
- winget ID
- KellyBrazil.jc
- MSI product code
- {00488540-3311-4165-9FA3-5F1E71F14464}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is jc free?
Yes. jc is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is jc safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install jc with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can jc be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does jc run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
Where can I download an older version of jc?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 28, 2026.
What are alternatives to jc?
PowerShell, Oh My Posh, QPDF, yq and fzf. The alternatives page compares them.
