JSON Formatter

A lightweight Visual Studio Code extension that instantly beautifies and formats JSON files with proper indentation.

Features

• Format JSON with a single command
• Access from the Command Palette
• Format JSON directly from the editor context menu
• Keyboard shortcut support (Ctrl + Alt + J)
• Validates JSON before formatting
• Fast and lightweight

Installation

From the Visual Studio Marketplace

Search for JSON Formatter in the Extensions Marketplace.

or

Install from a VSIX

1. Open VS Code
2. Open Extensions (Ctrl + Shift + X)
3. Click the ... menu
4. Select Install from VSIX...
5. Choose the downloaded .vsix file

Usage

Command Palette

1. Open a JSON file.
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + P.
3. Search for:

Format JSON

4. Press Enter.

Right Click

Open a JSON file.

Right click inside the editor.

Select

Format JSON

Keyboard Shortcut

Ctrl + Alt + J

(macOS)

Cmd + Option + J

Example

Before

{"name":"Likitha","age":20,"skills":["Java","Spring Boot"]}

After

{
  "name": "Likitha",
  "age": 20,
  "skills": [
    "Java",
    "Spring Boot"
  ]
}

Error Handling

If the JSON is invalid, the extension displays an error message instead of modifying the file.

Example:

Invalid JSON.

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code 1.125.0 or later

Repository

GitHub Repository

https://github.com/LikithaCSuguna/JSON-Formatter

Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

If you'd like to improve this extension:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Commit your changes
4. Open a Pull Request

Reporting Issues

Found a bug?

Please create an issue here:

https://github.com/LikithaCSuguna/JSON-Formatter/issues

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

See the LICENSE file for details.

Author

Likitha Chendrimada Suguna

GitHub

https://github.com/LikithaCSuguna