What is CSV Query?
CSV Query is an open-source command-line tool for querying and manipulating CSV files. It provides a SQL-like language specifically designed for CSV data that allows users to slice, filter, aggregate, transform, and visualize data from CSV files without writing any code.
With CSV Query, users can perform data analysis tasks such as:
- Filtering rows and columns using conditional logic
- Calculating aggregates like sums, averages, counts etc.
- Joining multiple CSV files
- Pivoting data from long to wide format
- Applying transformations like uppercasing strings or concatenating columns
- Generating charts and graphs from CSV data
The query language is easy to learn but provides powerful functionality similar to spreadsheet software. However, it runs on the command-line instead of needing a graphical interface, making it lightweight and convenient for programmers. It can handle very large CSV datasets without running into memory issues.
CSV Query can save significant time compared to analyzing CSVs in other programs. It is also extendable via a plugin system for custom data processing tasks.
LibreOffice - Base, EmEditor, CSVed, ReCsvEditor, Csv Easy, CSV Quick Viewer, Delimit, CSVFileView, Apache OpenOffice Base, Easy CSV Editor, Table Tool, Table Editor, CSVpad, CSVboard, dmcsveditor, CSV Buddy, DB-Text, csvsql, nView for Mac are some alternatives to CSV Query.