Formats JSON automatically! Open Source, Available with 60+ Themes, Syntax Highlighting, automatically linkifies links and more.
JSON Formatter Extension
You can toggle between modes using shortcut keys:
Parsed Mode: P key
Formatted Raw Mode: Shift + R key
Raw Mode: R key
Collapse All: [ Key
Expand All: ] Key
Toggle Dark Mode: D key
Toggle Toolbar: T key
Features:
● Over 60 themes for both light and dark mode
● Syntax highlighting
● Works offline
● No tracking or analytics
● Word wrapping and sorting order to stay organized
● Works with any JSON webpage
● Makes links clickable
● Formats JSON automatically
● Raw, Formatted Raw, and Parsed Mode
● Remembers theme preferences
● Shortcut keys for ease of use
● Collapsible toolbar
Note: By default, the extension theme is \"System Default.\" It will change according to your browser's theme. If you want it to be the theme of your choice, you have to set it from the \"Extension Settings\" or \"Extension Options.\"
To change the default formatting option and other settings, set your desired option in the extension settings.
To make JSON Formatter work properly on all kinds of sites, in the extension permissions, change \"Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit\" from \"On Click\" to \"On all sites,\" if not already set.
To use JSON Formatter in local files, enable \"Allow access to file URLs\" in the extension settings.
To use JSON Formatter in Incognito mode, enable \"Allow in Incognito\" in the extension settings.
Some URLs to test on:
https://type.fit/api/quotes
https://api.github.com/users
https://api.github.com/users/arnav-kr
https://api.github.com/repos/arnav-kr/arnav-kr/readme
https://api.npms.io/v2/search?q=soloalert
https://anapioficeandfire.com/api/houses/1
Created By:
Arnav Kumar,
GitHub: https://github.com/arnav-kr
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arnavkr_
Sponsor me:
https://github.com/sponsors/arnav-kr
Source code:
https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/
Bug reports and suggestions:
https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/issues/
Changelog:
https://github.com/arnav-kr/json-formatter/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install JSON Formatter extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install JSON Formatter extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install JSON Formatter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install JSON Formatter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download JSON Formatter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a JSON Formatter extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the JSON Formatter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the JSON Formatter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the JSON Formatter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for JSON Formatter extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the JSON Formatter extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download JSON Formatter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install JSON Formatter extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the JSON Formatter extension file
Select and download the JSON Formatter extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the JSON Formatter extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your JSON Formatter extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the JSON Formatter extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install JSON Formatter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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