Write JSONPath expressions to query and extract data from JSON documents in real-time. Runs entirely in your browser — your data stays private.
Examples:
JSONPath Quick Reference
$
Root element (start of every expression)
. or []
Child operator — $.store or $['store']
..
Recursive descent — searches all levels
*
Wildcard — matches all elements
[n]
Array index — $[0], $[-1] (last)
[start:end:step]
Array slice — $[0:3], $[::2]
[?(expr)]
Filter expression — $[?(@.price < 10)]
@
Current element in a filter expression
Enter JSON and a JSONPath expression, then click Evaluate or press Ctrl+Enter.
About JSON Path Tester
JSONPath is a query language for JSON documents, analogous to XPath for XML. It provides a simple, powerful syntax for navigating nested JSON structures and extracting exactly the data you need. This tool evaluates JSONPath expressions entirely in your browser with zero dependencies.
JSONPath is a query language for JSON, similar to XPath for XML. It lets you navigate and extract data from JSON documents using path expressions. The root element is referenced with $, and you use dot notation ($.store.book) or bracket notation ($['store']['book']) to traverse the structure.
Is my JSON data safe when using this tool?▼
Yes, completely. This JSON Path Tester runs 100% in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your computer and nothing is sent to any server. All JSONPath evaluation happens client-side.
What JSONPath expressions does this tool support?▼
This tool supports dot notation ($.store.book), bracket notation ($['store']), array indexing ($[0], $[-1]), wildcards ($.*), recursive descent ($..name), array slicing ($[0:3], $[::2]), and filter expressions ($[?(@.price < 10)]). It covers all commonly used JSONPath operations.
What is the difference between JSONPath and jq?▼
JSONPath and jq both query JSON data but use different syntax. JSONPath uses $ as the root and dot/bracket notation ($.store.book[0].title), while jq uses a pipe-based syntax (.store.book[0].title). JSONPath is more common in Java, Python, and JavaScript ecosystems, while jq is the standard for command-line JSON processing.
How do I use filter expressions in JSONPath?▼
Filter expressions use the syntax $[?(@.field operator value)]. The @ symbol refers to the current element being evaluated. Examples: $..book[?(@.price < 10)] finds books under $10, $..book[?(@.category == 'fiction')] finds fiction books, and $..book[?(@.isbn)] finds books that have an ISBN field.