# jo
> Create JSON objects from the command line

## Summary
Create JSON objects from command-line arguments

## Capabilities
- Generate JSON from key=value pairs
- Create nested JSON objects and arrays
- Easy JSON construction in shell scripts

## When to Use
- You need to generate JSON from the command line
- You want to construct JSON payloads in scripts

## When NOT to Use
- You need to parse or query JSON (use jq)

## Related Tools
- [jq](/tools/jq) (complementary)
- [gron](/tools/gron) (complementary)
- [json](/tools/json) (complementary)

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