Merlin
JSON Beautifier & Editor

JSON Beautifier & Editor

Display JSON objects by transforming them into Syntax editable highlighted HTML

What is JSON Beautifier & Editor?
"JSON Beautifier & Editor" is an add-on for Firefox that monitors JSON pages and makes them more readable by transforming them into syntax-highlighted and editable HTML. It effectively lets you view, search and even change the format of keys. It supports both JSON & JSONP formats, raw, code, parsed JSON views and has light and dark syntax highlighting themes.
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Stats
Users: 1,106 ▲ 28
Rating: 3.91 (11)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-26)
Creation date: 2018-07-10
Weekly download count: 29
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
Size: 6.22M
URLs: Website
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# 2975 ▲ 17
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Summary
Analyze keywords

Note: To use this JSON viewer and editor instead of the default one you need to turn the default one off as explained in: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Tools/JSON_viewer

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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 • text/javascript

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User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Formats, sorts, and presents JSONs effectively
  • Useful for developers; improves quality of life
  • Can open large JSON files of 18 MB
Cons
  • Some users find it unusable
  • Text colors are too light and hard to see
  • Text size is small with no option to zoom in
  • Lacks a dark mode feature
Most mentioned
  • Edits and beautifies JSON
  • Need for color and text size customization
  • Comparisons with Firefox's internal json viewer
Recent reviews
by MirashAK, 2024-01-11
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Safety
Risk impact

JSON Beautifier & Editor may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

JSON Beautifier & Editor is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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