JSON Manifest Stability Guard

Sorts JSON keys for deterministic diffs and flags YAML basics in config-heavy repos.

Archetype: json.yaml.tools (config-data)

Usage

Use the Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+P) and run the commands listed below.

Command surface

• json-manifest-stability-guard.sortJsonKeys - Sort JSON keys: Sort JSON object keys recursively in the active file.

When to use this archetype

Pick this archetype for repositories where config churn creates merge conflicts and review fatigue.

Included commands

• Recursive JSON key sorting
• YAML indentation and syntax smell audit

Local development

npm install
npm run build
npm test

Use F5 in VS Code to launch an Extension Development Host.

Packaging

npm run package

Module notes

• UI settings are exposed in workspace settings under this extension namespace.
• Local run metadata uses ExtensionContext.globalState only.
• Analytics is local-only and disabled unless FOF_ANALYTICS_OPT_IN=true.

Marketplace submission notes

• Set a real publisher in package.json.
• Replace placeholder assets in assets/ (icon + screenshots).
• Upload .vsix or release source archive from dist-submission/.

Support

For support, contact support@example.com.