README.md

View as JSON

What is it for?

Using this IntelliJ plugin, you can:

• Prettify your JSON string and view colored format
• Highlight bracket pairs as you move through lines
• Scroll through matching bracket line
• Copy formatted JSON string seen on the text pane entirely or partially
• Replace selected JSON string with the prettified version

How to use it?

• There are two use cases where View as JSON button will be visible:

  • Select your text and right click on it
    • You need to select a valid JSON string, otherwise you will see an error message
  • Right click on the file with json extension
    • You need to select a JSON file that contains a valid JSON string, otherwise you will see an error message

• Click View as JSON

  • Click Copy all button if you want to copy the entire text
  • Click Copy interval button if you want to copy the lines between matching brackets
  • Click Replace selected button if you want to replace the selected JSON string with the prettified version

• Enjoy!

  • Use arrow keys or mouse clicks to move through lines
  • Use Space to scroll through matching bracket line if there is any

Installation

• Using IDE built-in plugin system:

  Settings/Preferences > Plugins > Marketplace > Search for "View as JSON" > Install Plugin

• Manually:

  Download the latest release and install it manually using Settings/Preferences > Plugins > ⚙️ > Install plugin from disk...

Resources

• Rob Camick's LinePainter code is adapted to implement line highlighting feature