When to use it
- Use it when JSON is hard to read in a single line.
- It is helpful for checking API payloads and config files.
- You can quickly tell whether the input is valid JSON.
Types and modes
- Format adds indentation for readability.
- Minify removes whitespace for compact output.
- Objects use {}, and arrays use [].
What to check
- JSON keys and strings must use double quotes.
- Trailing commas will cause an error.
- Review sensitive values before sharing formatted output.
FAQ
Not exactly. JSON is stricter and requires double-quoted keys and strings.
Yes. Invalid JSON will fail during parsing and show an error.
Output
{
"project": "bbalrang",
"safe": true
}Formatted with two-space indentation.