Format & Validate JSON

Validate and format JSON in one operation

This workflow parses the input before producing formatted output. Invalid JSON stops at the validation step instead of being passed to a formatter that might hide or misrepresent the original syntax problem.

How the JSON workflow works

1. Paste a JSON object or array.
2. Run the workflow to parse and validate its syntax.
3. Correct the displayed error if validation fails.
4. Review the consistently indented output when validation succeeds.
5. Copy the formatted JSON for use in an editor, request or configuration file.

Common JSON errors it exposes

Typical failures include trailing commas, single-quoted strings, unescaped characters, missing closing brackets and property names without double quotes. The workflow reports the parser error but does not invent a repair that could change the data.

Formatting versus minifying

Formatted JSON is easier for people to inspect and review. Minified JSON removes optional whitespace for transport or compact storage. Use JSON Minifier after validation when smaller output is more important than readability.

Local processing and data safety

Parsing happens in the browser. Even with local processing, keep credentials and production secrets out of copied examples whenever possible, and validate the result in the system that will consume it.