JSON Formatter
A simple JSON formatting, validation, and conversion tool.
Features
- Format/Beautify - Make JSON readable with proper indentation
- Compress/Minify - Remove whitespace for compact JSON
- Validate - Check JSON syntax and report errors
- Convert - JSON ↔ YAML conversion
Usage
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py <action> [options]
Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
format |
Format JSON with indentation |
compress |
Minify JSON (remove whitespace) |
validate |
Validate JSON syntax |
to-yaml |
Convert JSON to YAML |
from-yaml |
Convert YAML to JSON |
Options
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--input |
string | - | Input string or file path |
--indent |
int | 2 | Indentation spaces (for format) |
--file |
bool | false | Treat input as file path |
Examples
# Format JSON
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py format --input '{"name":"test","value":123}'
# Compress JSON
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py compress --input '{"name": "test", "value": 123}'
# Validate JSON
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py validate --input '{"name":"test"}'
# Convert to YAML
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py to-yaml --input '{"name":"test","items":[1,2,3]}'
# From YAML to JSON
python3 skills/json-formatter/scripts/json_formatter.py from-yaml --input 'name: test'
Use Cases
- Debug API responses - Format and inspect JSON data
- Reduce file size - Compress JSON for storage/transmission
- Validate config files - Check JSON syntax before deployment
- Convert formats - Switch between JSON and YAML for different tools
Current Status
In development.