json-previewer is a Visual Studio Code extension designed to make working with JSON data easier and more efficient. With this extension, you can generate sample JSON tables, define custom fields, and preview JSON content as a simple table directly inside VS Code.
Features
Hello World
A simple command to display a “Hello World” message as a demonstration of the extension’s functionality.
Generate JSON Data
Quickly generate a JSON array of objects with a specified number of rows and columns, using auto-named fields (col1, col2, …).
Generate Custom JSON Data
Create JSON tables with user-defined field names (comma-separated).
Preview JSON as Table
Open any JSON file (or selection) and preview the data in a simple table view.
How to Use
Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace.
Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS or Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux).
Use one of the following commands:
JSON Previewer: Hello World
JSON Previewer: Generate JSON Data
JSON Previewer: Generate Custom JSON Data
JSON Previewer: Preview JSON as Table
Requirements
No additional dependencies required.
Extension Settings
Currently, this extension does not contribute any settings.
Future updates may include customizable options (e.g., preview style, default row count).
Known Issues
Table preview does not support nested objects/arrays (they are displayed as JSON strings).
Sorting, filtering, and export functions are not implemented yet.
Release Notes
0.1.0
Initial release with Hello World command and basic JSON table generation.
Added support for generating JSON tables with custom fields.
Added simple JSON table preview.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.
