JSON diff and patch

by Joseph Burnettv2.5.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

JSON diff and patch.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id josephburnett.jd --exact --version 2.5.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

jd is a commandline utility and Go library for diffing and patching JSON and YAML values. It supports a native jd format (similar to unified format) as well as JSON Merge Patch (RFC 7386) and a subset of JSON Patch (RFC 6902). Try it out at http://play.jd-tool.io/.

Installers · v2.5.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct
arm64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for JSON diff and patch.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install JSON diff and patch on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id josephburnett.jd --exact --version 2.5.0. winget downloads the installer from Joseph Burnett and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install JSON diff and patch silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id josephburnett.jd --exact 2.5.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall JSON diff and patch via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id josephburnett.jd --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from JSON diff and patch's Apps & Features entry.

Is JSON diff and patch free?

JSON diff and patch is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/josephburnett/jd) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does JSON diff and patch work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls JSON diff and patch directly from the publisher.

How do I keep JSON diff and patch up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id josephburnett.jd --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of JSON diff and patch from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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