JSON Formatter

Makes JSON easy to read. Open source.

JSON Formatter - Open Source Chrome Extension

JSON Formatter is an open-source Chrome extension that makes JSON and JSONP easy to read. It comes with several features including syntax highlighting with multiple themes, collapsible trees with indent guides and line numbers. It also offers clickable URLs and allows you to toggle between raw and parsed JSON. The extension works on any valid JSON page, and even on local files once enabled from chrome://extensions. Furthermore, you can inspect the JSON simply by typing 'json' in the console. The source code can be found at github.com/nikrolls/json-formatter.

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Extension stats

By: Nik Rolls

Users: 30,000+

Rating: 4.37

(65)

Version: 0.10.0 (Last updated: 2017-05-08)

Creation date: 2017-05-08

Permissions:

storage
*://*/*
<all_urls>

Size: 41.88K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,554 ▲ 120

Other rankings

#6567 in Developer Tools ▼ 35 #26 in json keyword 67 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Great extension for formatting JSON data
Offers themes in light and dark mode
Can show both formatted and raw data on one page

Cons

No longer working with the latest version of Chrome
Issues with displaying local JSON files correctly
Some users reported it does nothing when attempting to open local files

Most mentioned

Not working with the recent version of Chrome
Ability to show both formatted and raw data
Thematic options in light and dark mode

User reviews

Actualmente 26/03/2024 no funciona la extension, la podrian arreglar?, muchas gracias!

Juegos Retro, 2024-03-26

FYI for anyone saying this no longer works: there is a NEW version of this extension by callumlocke.com. Just do a search for the same name, "JSON formatter" and it should come up as one of the first results.

A C, 2024-01-19

FYI: Working with local files can be can turned on at "Manage Extensions" > "Allow access to file URLs"

Gergely Glosz, 2023-04-03

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Extension safety

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JSON Formatter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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