# dasel
> Query and modify data structures using selector strings

## Summary
Query and modify JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, and CSV with unified selector syntax

## Capabilities
- Query data with selector strings
- Modify data structures in place
- Support JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, CSV
- Convert between data formats

## When to Use
- When querying or modifying structured data files
- When converting between data formats

## When NOT to Use
- When working with a single format (use dedicated tools)

## Related Tools
- [jtc](/tools/jtc) (complementary)
- [jiq](/tools/jiq) (complementary)
- [fx](/tools/fx) (complementary)
- [bafi](/tools/bafi) (complementary)
- [graphtage](/tools/graphtage) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/dasel
