datamash

What is datamash?

GNU datamash is a command-line program that performs simple calculations such as counting, summing, finding minimum and maximum values, calculating means and standard deviations, and coalescing strings on input files. With a rich set of statistical functions, datamash enables quick assessment of information within textual input files. As an example, a user can calculate basic statistics including mean, first quartile, median, third quartile, interquartile range, sample standard deviation, and the p-value of the Jarque-Bera test for normal distribution, all through a single, concise command

Highlights

• Performs a wide range of statistical calculations on input data, including count, sum, min, max, mean, standard deviation, and more
• Supports coalescing of string data, enabling analysis of textual input files
• Provides a compact, efficient command-line interface for quick data analysis tasks