# JSON.awk
> A practical JSON parser written in awk

## Summary
JSON parser implemented in awk

## Capabilities
- Parse JSON using only awk
- Output path-value pairs
- No external dependencies

## When to Use
- You need JSON parsing with only awk available

## When NOT to Use
- jq is available

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

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/json-awk
