JSONPath Evaluator & Key Extractor
JSON PAYLOAD & JSONPATH QUERY
JSONPath Query Traversal Guide
JSONPath provides standard syntax for querying and filtering nested JSON documents in web applications, log analysis pipelines, and API integrations.
JSONPath Core Operators
$— Root object or array..key— Child property accessor.[*]— Wildcard accessor for array elements...key— Recursive descent search across all nested levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this tool.
What is JSONPath? ▼
JSONPath is a query expression language for JSON (similar to XPath for XML) that allows developers to traverse, extract, and filter properties from complex nested JSON objects.
What is the syntax for root object access in JSONPath? ▼
The `$` symbol represents the root object. For example, `$.store.book[*].author` extracts author names from all books in the store.
What does the wild-card operator `*` do? ▼
The `*` operator matches all element names or array elements. For example, `$.users[*].id` returns all user ID values in an array.
Is JSONPath evaluation safe for private data? ▼
Yes! JSONPath parsing runs 100% locally in your browser without transmitting payloads to remote servers.
How do I access array indices in JSONPath? ▼
Use bracket notation with zero-based indices (e.g. `$.items[0]` for the first item or `$.items[-1]` for the last item).
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