Introduction
Are you tired of scrolling through long and messy JSON files? Look no further! With the top-rated Chrome extension for JSON, you can now effortlessly print and format JSON and JSONP files. This powerful tool will revolutionize the way you work with JSON data, providing syntax highlighting, collapsible nodes, clickable URLs, and much more.
Why Choose this Chrome Extension?
Rated an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars by satisfied users, this Chrome extension is a game-changer for developers, analysts, and anyone working with JSON data. With its seamless performance and feature-rich interface, it has become a reliable choice for professionals worldwide.
Features
Let's explore the remarkable features that make this Chrome extension stand out:
Syntax Highlighting
The extension provides syntax highlighting, making it easier to read and understand complex JSON structures. With syntax highlighting, key-value pairs, arrays, and other elements are visually distinguished, enhancing readability.
27 Built-in Themes
Express your personal style by choosing from 27 built-in themes. Whether you prefer a dark, light, or colorful theme, you can customize your JSON viewing experience to match your preferences.
Collapsible Nodes
Large JSON files can be overwhelming. This extension allows you to collapse nodes, making it easier to navigate through the data. Expand or collapse nodes at different levels to focus on the details that matter.
Clickable URLs
Enable the clickable URLs feature to effortlessly access URLs within the JSON file. With just a click, you can open URLs directly from the JSON viewer, saving you time and effort.
Local Files Compatibility
Unlike many other JSON viewers, this extension works flawlessly with local files. Simply enable the option in the Chrome extensions settings to enjoy seamless JSON viewing for your local files.
Customization Options
Make the extension truly yours with various customization options:
- Configure your theme and tab size according to your preferences
- Customize the maximum JSON size to highlight
- Sort JSON by keys for better organization
- Choose between C-style braces and arrays
Scratch Pad
The scratch pad feature allows you to type or paste JSON content and format it indefinitely. Simply enter the hot word "json-viewer" followed by the "scratch pad" command to access this convenient tool.
Additional Features
In addition to the above features, this extension offers:
- Inspect your JSON by typing "json" in the console
- Easily access the JSON viewer by typing "json-viewer" in the omnibox
- Toggle between raw and highlighted versions of the JSON
- Support for numbers bigger than Number.MAX_VALUE
- Option to show line numbers
- Include a header with timestamp and URL
- Edit loaded JSON files
- Unfold all collapsed nodes with a single click
Conclusion
In conclusion, this Chrome extension is a must-have tool for anyone working with JSON files. With its powerful features, user-friendly interface, and remarkable customization options, it provides an unparalleled JSON viewing experience. Save time, improve efficiency, and elevate your JSON workflow with this top-rated Chrome extension.
Resources:
- GitHub Repository
- Bugs and Suggestions
Contributors:
- Thiago Pontes (@thiagopnts)
- @bluec0re
- @North101
- Ben Hollander (@benhollander)
- Mehdi Bahrami (@mehdibahraami)
- Reimund Trost (@reimund)
- Ben van Enckevort (@benvan)
License:
This plugin is released under the MIT License.
Support:
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the developer on Twitter @tulios.
12 Reviews For This Extension
whats ?
Fast and reliable. I love that it handles very large files with ease (even though it warns me that it might not). Thank you to the authors.
Fast, customizable, works on raw JSON files on Github (unlike the JSON Formatter).
Better performance than JSON Formatter on large responses.
eazy,useful
No dark theme.
Awesome extension — must have for web developers
Still working for me !!
Really useful extension. It has quite flexible configurations, like enabling line numbers, default folding on or off, using different themes etc. Plus it has a search functionality with support of regex, so you can search inside the displayed JSON. Thank you!
Does not work anymore
Not working anymore. Chrome version 117.0.5938.92 (Official Build) (64-bit)
It's a great extension and I know it stopped working with the latest chrome updates, but here's a temporary fix (macos only): close your browser and run the following command in terminal: Brave: open -a "Brave Browser.app" --args --disable-blink-features=PrettyPrintJSONDocument Chrome: open -a "Google Chrome.app" --args --disable-blink-features=PrettyPrintJSONDocument Credits: https://github.com/tulios/json-viewer/issues/342#issuecomment-1727515249