Display JSON objects by transforming them into Syntax editable highlighted HTML to validate, format, and save

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0.5.6
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October 27, 2024
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3
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JSON Beautifier and Editor Extension

This extension monitors JSON pages and converts them into a human-readable object. You can view, edit, search through values and keys. You can even change the format of a key or drag it into a new place. There is no need to do anything after installation. Just open a JSON page and the extension automatically converts the page into the editor mode.

As of version 0.2.0, the extension uses a dark theme if your browser's default theme is dark.

Supported mime types:
► application/json
► application/x-javascript
► application/hal+json
► application/vnd.error+json
► application/vnd.api+json
► text/javascript
► text/x-javascript
► text/x-json
► text/plain

FEATURES
► Supports both JSON & JSONP formats
► Has light and dark syntax highlighting themes
► Supports collapsible trees
► Converts text links into clickable URLs
► Supports raw, code, and parsed JSON views
► Keeps expanded structure when refreshing the JSON page
► Copy Object Path
► Copy Outer JSON
► Copy Inner JSON
► Open a new editor to write a new JSON object
► Open a new editor from selection text (right-click context menu)
► Supports large numbers (BigInt, BigFloat, ...)

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Change Logs:
0.1.3:
1. It is now possible to beautify local (file://) JSON files.
2. Extension now uses \"persistent = false\" background page (event page) to have no performance effect when it is not used.
0.1.6:
1. It is now possible to change the view mode to \"Tree\", \"Code\", and \"Text\" modes. The coding mode is useful to edit the raw JSON, and the text mode is useful to copy the raw data. The default view is the tree view which displays the JSON in a formatted and highlighted format.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install JSON Beautifier and Editor extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install JSON Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install JSON Beautifier and Editor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download JSON Beautifier and Editor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a JSON Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the JSON Beautifier and Editor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the JSON Beautifier and Editor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for JSON Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install JSON Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor extension file

Select and download the JSON Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor 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 Beautifier and Editor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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enes (ID: 000000c34e2d39ac) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/28/2023 one of the best.

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Armin Rezadoust (ID: 00000066901e9366) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/11/2023 Love the way it formats, sorts and present the JSONs. A must have for all developers! #QualityOfLife+

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Trucked Operations (ID: 000000e87bd17525) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2023 This is really good. Clean layout and different viewing options are great.

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Ivan Miletic (ID: 00000024dbe71707) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/09/2022 Way better than any other JSON beautifiers I tried! Fully recommended!

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Sandra G.L. (ID: 00000087718534c7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/15/2021 Simplemente genial.