diff --git a/binaries/jq/static.yaml b/binaries/jq/static.yaml
index 80ccc44..16a0839 100644
--- a/binaries/jq/static.yaml
+++ b/binaries/jq/static.yaml
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ _disabled: false
 
 pkg: jq
 pkg_id: github.com.jqlang.jq
-version: "1.6"
+version: "1.8.1"
 pkg_type: static
 category:
   - "ConsoleOnly"