JSON Config Editor

A VS Code extension for viewing large, nested JSON files in a structured tree view instead of a flat text editor.

Features

• Open JSON files in a visual tree-based editor
• Explore nested objects and arrays more easily
• Keep the workflow focused on configuration files and structured data

Usage

1. Open a JSON file in VS Code.
2. Run the command "Open JSON Config Editor" from the Command Palette or the editor title bar.
3. Browse the content in the tree view.

Installation

From VSIX

1. Build the extension package:

   npm install
   npm run compile
   npx @vscode/vsce package
   

2. Install the generated .vsix file from the Extensions panel in VS Code.

From source

git clone https://github.com/jesgum/json-config-editor.git
cd json-config-editor
npm install
npm run compile

Development

• Requires Node.js 20 or newer
• Build with:

  npm run compile
  

License

MIT

Disclaimer: Everything in this project is created by AI.