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Convert a simple JSON object to a properties file

I have a simple JSON object and would like to convert it into a properties file in bash.

Input: 

{
    "foo": "bar",
    "abc": "def ghi"
}

expected output:

foo="bar"
abc="def ghi"
Solution

  • You can use to_entries for that:

    jq -r 'to_entries[]|"\(.key)=\"\(.value)\""' input.json

    Btw, in Java properties files you don't need to quote the value:

    jq -r 'to_entries[]|"\(.key)=\(.value)"' input.json