JSONPath Tester
Query and extract data from JSON using JSONPath expressions with real-time results
Sample Queries:
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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.