Beautify JSON and XML inside textareas, code editors, and contenteditable elements on any webpage.
Users
8
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#215K
#180K among extensions
Version
0.8.0
updated 11 Feb 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About JSON Spot
Format and beautify JSON & XML directly inside textareas, code editors, and contenteditable elements on any webpage. No copy-pasting to external tools.
FEATURES
- Auto-detect: A floating button appears when JSON or XML is detected in a focused element
- Format & Minify: One-click toggle between beautified and compact output
- Code editor support: Works with Ace, CodeMirror 5/6, and Monaco Editor
- Element picker: Inspector-like mode to click any element on the page and format its content
- Syntax highlighting: Picked elements get color-coded JSON/XML output
- Keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+F to format the focused element instantly
- Context menu: Right-click to format or minify
- Badge count: Shows how many formattable elements are on the page
- Configurable indentation: 2 spaces, 4 spaces, or tabs
- Dark mode: Popup adapts to your system theme
WORKS EVERYWHERE
- Standard textareas (React, Vue, Angular compatible)
- Contenteditable elements
- Ace Editor, CodeMirror 5, CodeMirror 6, Monaco Editor
- Any <pre>, <code>, or <div> element via the picker
PRIVACY
JSON Spot runs entirely in your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or store any data. No analytics, no tracking, no network requests. Your content never leaves your machine.
OPEN SOURCE
Licensed under MIT. Source code available on GitHub.