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jqlang/jq: Alive
- No archive, rename, move or deprecation signal found.
| Repository | jqlang/jq |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 (4 days ago) |
Based on live GitHub data from 2026-11-07 05:16 UTC.
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How do you decide a package is dead?
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Not always: small, finished libraries can be stable for years. Treat it as a signal to look at open issues and security advisories, not as proof.
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