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Janice – desktop app for viewing large JSON files

Janice is a desktop app for viewing large JSON files.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Browse through a JSON document in classic tree structure.
  • JSON files can be opened via file dialog, from clipboard, dropped on the window or given as command line argument.
  • Supports viewing very large JSON files (>100MB, >10M elements).
  • Search for keys and values in the document. Supports wildcards..
  • Export parts of a JSON file into a new file or to clipboard.
  • Copy values to clipboard.
  • Single executable file, no installation required.
  • Desktop app that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Automatic dark and light theme.

Website: github.com/ErikKalkoken/janice
Support:
Developer: Erik Kalkoken
License: MIT License

Janice in action
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Janice is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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