JSON Diff
Guide: How to Fix the Most Common JSON Errors
2 added · 1 removed · 1 changed
- Changed
$.version"1.0" → "1.1" - Added
$.tags[2]"tool" - Removed
$.owner.country"US" - Added
$.license"MIT"
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How to use
- 1Paste the original JSON on the left and the changed JSON on the right.
- 2Tick "Ignore the order of items in lists" if order doesn't matter.
- 3Read the list of added, removed and changed values.
- 4Use Swap to compare the other way round.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a text diff?
It compares the data, not the text. Reformatting, different indentation and a different key order aren't reported as changes, and each difference is shown with its JSONPath.
How are lists compared?
By position by default, so moving an item shows as changes. Turn on "Ignore the order of items in lists" to match equal items wherever they sit.
What do the paths look like?
$.owner.team means the team key inside owner, and $.tags[2] is the third item in tags. Keys with special characters are written like $["a-b"].
Is my JSON uploaded?
No. Both documents are compared in your browser.
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How to Fix the Most Common JSON Errors
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