JSONPath Tester

Query and extract data from JSON using JSONPath expressions with real-time results

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JSONPath Syntax: Use expressions like $.store.book[*].title to query your JSON data. All processing happens locally in your browser.
About JSONPath Tester & Technical Guide

What is JSONPath?

JSONPath is a query language for JSON, similar to how XPath is used for XML. It allows you to select and extract specific parts of a JSON document using a concise expression syntax.

Whether you are working with large API responses or complex configuration files, JSONPath provides a standard way to find exactly the data you need without writing custom filtering logic in your code.

Basic JSONPath Syntax Guide

  • $: The root object or element.
  • @: The current object or element being processed.
  • . or []: Child operator.
  • ..: Recursive descent (search everywhere).
  • *: Wildcard (all objects/elements).
  • []: Subscript operator (array index).
  • ?(): Filter expression (script).
  • (): Script expression.

Common Use Cases for Developers

  • API Integration: Quickly extract a specific field (like an ID or Token) from a nested JSON response.
  • Data Transformation: Map fields from one JSON structure to another during a migration or ETL process.
  • Automated Testing: Use JSONPath in tools like Postman or Jest to assert that specific deeply nested fields contain expected values.

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Like all tools in the Dev Tool Kit, this JSONPath Tester operates 100% client-side. Your data is processed locally in your browser and is never sent to our servers. Privacy is not just a feature; it's our core architecture.