Convert CSV to JSON on Linux using the Command-line

Would you like to learn how to convert CSV to JSON using the command-line? This tutorial will teach you how to convert a CSV file to a JSON file using the command-line on a computer running Ubuntu Linux

• Ubuntu Linux version 18.04
• Ubuntu Linux version 19.10

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Tutorial - Convert CSV to JSON using the Command-line

First, we need a CSV file to use as an example.

Use the VI editor and create a CSV file named example.csv.

Here is the file content.

Install the required packages.

Use the following command to convert a CSV file to JSON.

Here is the command output.

Use the JQ command to get a better output.

Here is the command output.

Congratulations! You are now able to convert a CSV file to the JSON format.