A Visual Studio Code extension to view and search JSON data with a tree view and filtering capabilities. It also supports comparison of two JSON files side by side with difference highlighting.
Features
Tree View: Visualize JSON data in a collapsible tree structure.
Search: Filter JSON keys and values by text search.
Property Filtering: Select which JSON properties to display using a filter dropdown with checkboxes.
Comparison View: Compare two JSON files side by side.
Show Differences Only: Option to display only differing nodes between two JSON files.
Sync Scrolling: Synchronize scrolling between JSON text areas and tree views in comparison mode.
Layout Toggle: Switch between horizontal and vertical layouts in comparison view.
Live Editing: Supports live editing of JSON in the text area with real-time updates in the tree view.
Usage
Open JSON File
Use the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and run the command: Open JSON File.
Select a JSON file to open.
The JSON will be displayed in a tree view with search and property filtering options.
After opening a JSON file, you can edit the JSON directly in the text area. The tree view will update live to reflect your changes.
Compare JSON Files
Use the command palette and run the command: Compare JSON files.
Select exactly two JSON files to compare.
The extension will display the two JSON files side by side with options to show only differences, sync scrolling, and toggle layout.
JSON can also be edited directly in the comparison text areas, with live updates reflected in the tree views.
UI Overview
Tabs: Switch between "Tree View" and "Comparison View".
Search Box: Filter keys and values by text.
Filter Properties Dropdown: Select which properties to show/hide in the tree view.
Comparison Controls: Options to show only differences, sync scrolling, and toggle layout orientation.
Requirements
Visual Studio Code version 1.60.0 or higher.
Extension Settings
No additional settings are required.
Known Issues
Filtering by properties excludes unchecked properties and their subtrees.
Invalid JSON input will not render the tree view.
Release Notes
0.0.1
Initial release with JSON viewing, searching, filtering, and comparison features.
