JSON Support Requests

Comments primarily request or discuss adding JSON support to a tool or format, recommend JSON libraries, viewers, formatters, and streaming tools, and debate JSON's advantages over alternatives.

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jmugan May 23, 2025 View on HN

Ah, but I need something JSON-based.

unnouinceput Feb 25, 2021 View on HN

None mention JSON? Alright, then I'll do it.

broodbucket Sep 18, 2019 View on HN

I sure am keen to see some of this JSON porn

dk8996 Nov 11, 2013 View on HN

I would like to know this as well. What is gained by using this tool... converting to JSON?

n8ji Feb 29, 2012 View on HN

any chance you'll add JSON support?

rudolph9 Jun 24, 2020 View on HN

Cool! Can you use the json as input?

hugodan Aug 6, 2025 View on HN

If you are after performance see jsonjoy.

karlicoss Dec 6, 2020 View on HN

whoa, thanks, didn't know about json support, super useful!

justonepost Aug 3, 2017 View on HN

No freaking kidding. It's 2017, where's the json..

zainhoda Mar 5, 2023 View on HN

That's a great idea! Is there a specific JSON format you'd need?