pjs
Pipeable JavaScript for quick terminal-based data manipulation.
- Status
- UnmaintainedNo commits in 3463 days.
- Last checked
- Aging · Sep 1, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
pjs allows developers to filter, map, and reduce data directly from the terminal using a pipeable syntax. It simplifies common operations on data streams in a concise manner.
pjs stands out as a lightweight, easy-to-use tool for quick terminal-based data manipulation, offering a concise syntax for common operations without the need for full scripts.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Developers who need to quickly manipulate and process data streams in a terminal environment.
Users looking for a concise way to filter, map, and reduce data without writing full scripts.
Look elsewhere if
Projects requiring complex data processing that cannot be handled with simple pipeable commands.
Scenarios where graphical user interfaces are preferred over command-line operations.
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited language support
Primary support for JavaScript, with no official support for other languages.
- 02
Small community and limited contributions
Low number of contributors on the GitHub repository and infrequent updates.
- 03
Poor documentation for complex use cases
Documentation lacks examples and explanations for advanced operations, making it difficult to troubleshoot issues.
What it does well
Pipeable syntax for terminal-based data manipulation.
Quickly filter, map, and reduce data streams.
Simplified operations on data in a concise manner.
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesOpen source — free to use
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up pjs
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.