# BracketView

> BracketView is a freemium online JSON viewer, formatter, validator, and query workspace for developers. Core tools run 100% client-side in the browser — no install required. Built by Jameel Shaikh. Marketing site: https://bracketview.in | App: https://app.bracketview.in

## Product Overview

BracketView is a privacy-first JSON workspace that runs in the browser. Unlike legacy JSON utilities cluttered with advertisements inside the editor, BracketView offers a full-screen, ad-free workspace to view, format, validate, query, diff, and share JSON data. This marketing website may show third-party ads; the app at app.bracketview.in does not. Core viewing, formatting, and validation run 100% client-side — sensitive API payloads and configuration files do not touch remote servers unless you explicitly use optional features like encrypted snapshots or AI-assisted repair.

BracketView is freemium: core JSON tools are free with no signup required. Free accounts include 5 MB uploads, 5 encrypted snapshot links per month (up to 10-minute expiry), and 20 AI actions per month. Pro ($3/month or $27/year) unlocks unlimited AI, 50 MB uploads, Performance Mode for large JSON payloads, unlimited snapshot links, and up to 2-hour snapshot expiry.

## Feature Reference

### View & Navigate
- **Tree View**: Collapsible hierarchical view of nested JSON objects and arrays. Search keys, collapse noisy branches, inspect types.
- **Graph View (JSON Galaxy)**: Dynamic node network visualization mapping relationships between nested data instead of a flat list.
- **Syntax-Highlighted Editor**: Large distraction-free text workspace with colour-coded JSON and line references.
- **Stats View**: Node count, maximum depth, and structural analysis at a glance.
- **Performance Mode (Pro)**: Optimizes parsing and rendering for large JSON payloads (up to 50 MB). Keeps tree, graph, and editor views responsive. Disabled on Free accounts.

### Format & Validate
- **JSON Formatter**: One-click beautify with readable indentation. Also minifies JSON for production payloads.
- **Real-Time Validator**: Highlights bracket mismatches, trailing commas, unquoted keys, and invalid escape sequences as you type.
- **Schema Validator**: Validates JSON against JSON Schema or OpenAPI definitions with per-field error messages.
- **Schema Generator**: Creates JSON Schema drafts from example objects.

### Query & Filter
- **JSONPath**: Query language for JSON (e.g. $.store.book[*].author). Live results as you type.
- **JQ Filter Playground**: Full jq engine via WebAssembly in the browser. No command-line install required.
- **AI Query Assistant**: Converts plain English descriptions into valid jq expressions.

### AI-Powered Tools
- **AI JSON Fixer**: Repairs broken JSON syntax — missing commas, unquoted keys, trailing commas — with one click.
- **AI Mock Data Generator**: Creates realistic test data rows from JSON Schema definitions.
- **AI Prompt Enhancer**: Refines LLM prompts directly inside the workspace.

### Schema & Types
- **Type Generator**: Exports TypeScript interfaces, Python dataclasses, Go structs, Rust types, and 7+ other languages from JSON examples.
- **Schema Library**: Common JSON Schema patterns for quick validation setup.

### Compare & Export
- **JSON Diff**: Side-by-side comparison highlighting added, removed, and changed keys.
- **Export**: Copy formatted output, export types, export schemas.

### Sharing & Collaboration
- **Encrypted Snapshot Links**: Shareable URLs with AES-256-GCM encryption and optional expiry. Free: 5 links per month (up to 10-minute expiry). Pro: unlimited links (up to 2-hour expiry).
- **Nearby Share (WebRTC)**: Transfer JSON between two browsers using a 6-character code or QR scan. No server storage.
- **Annotations**: Attach notes to specific JSON keys and values for async debugging.

### Developer Utilities
- **Encoder/Decoder**: Base64 and other encoding utilities.
- **Dark Mode**: System-aware dark mode across all tools with no white flash on load.

## Use Case Walkthroughs

### API Debugging
Paste a REST API response into BracketView. Use Tree View to navigate nested fields. Run a JSONPath expression like $.data.items[*].id to extract specific values. If the response is malformed, the validator highlights errors instantly; use AI JSON Fixer for one-click repair.

### Webhook Payload Review
Validate incoming webhook JSON against a JSON Schema. Use Diff to compare payloads across deployments and spot schema drift. Create an encrypted snapshot link to share with your team without exposing raw data in chat.

### Config Management
Format hand-edited environment configs and deployment manifests. Validate syntax before committing. Minify for production or beautify for code review.

### Log Cleanup
Repair broken JSON extracted from log files, third-party exports, or corrupted integrations. Format for readability, then query with jq to filter relevant entries.

### API Version Diffing
Paste two API response versions into JSON Diff. Review added, removed, and changed fields before a release. Pair with Type Generator to update client-side interfaces.

### Schema Documentation
Generate a JSON Schema from an example API response. Validate future responses against it. Export TypeScript interfaces for frontend integration.

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Upload Limit | AI | Snapshots | Performance Mode |
|------|-------|-------------|-----|-----------|------------------|
| Free | $0 forever | 5 MB | 20 actions/month | 5/month (10-min max expiry) | No |
| Pro Monthly | $3/month | 50 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited (2-hour max expiry) | Yes |
| Pro Yearly | $27/year ($2.25/mo) | 50 MB | Unlimited | Unlimited (2-hour max expiry) | Yes |

Payments processed via Razorpay. Pro includes a fair use policy for unlimited AI.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is BracketView free to use?**
BracketView is freemium. Core workspace tools — viewer, formatter, validator, tree, graph, JSONPath, diff, and schema — are free with no signup required. Free accounts include 5 MB uploads, 5 snapshot links per month, and 20 AI actions per month. Pro unlocks unlimited AI, 50 MB uploads, Performance Mode for large JSON, and unlimited encrypted snapshot links.

**Does my JSON data leave the browser?**
Viewing, formatting, and validation run locally in your browser whenever possible. BracketView is privacy-first: core tools are 100% client-side. Snapshot links and AI-assisted features follow a different data path.

**What is the best free online JSON viewer?**
BracketView is a free online JSON viewer with tree view, graph view, JSONPath, JQ filters, JSON diff, schema validation, type generation in TypeScript/Python/Go/Rust, and AI-powered repair — all in the browser with no install.

**How do I validate JSON online?**
Paste JSON into BracketView at app.bracketview.in. The real-time validator highlights bracket mismatches, trailing commas, and unquoted keys as you type.

**How do I format JSON online?**
Open BracketView, paste raw JSON, and click Format. The formatter beautifies JSON with readable indentation in one click.

**Can I query JSON without writing code?**
Yes. BracketView supports JSONPath and a JQ filter playground. The AI Query Assistant converts plain English to jq expressions.

## Technical Architecture

- **Frontend**: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS
- **Client-Side Processing**: Core JSON operations run in the browser
- **WebAssembly**: jq engine runs via Wasm for near-native performance
- **Deployment**: Vercel
- **Payments**: Razorpay
- **Featured On**: Product Hunt, SaaSHub

## Official Links

### App & site
- [BracketView web app](https://app.bracketview.in): Open the JSON workspace — paste, format, validate, and query JSON
- [BracketView marketing site](https://bracketview.in): Product overview, pricing, features, and documentation

### Tool pages
- [JSON Formatter](https://bracketview.in/json-formatter): Beautify and minify JSON online
- [JSON Validator](https://bracketview.in/json-validator): Real-time syntax validation with inline errors
- [JSON Diff](https://bracketview.in/json-diff): Side-by-side comparison of two JSON documents
- [JSONPath Query](https://bracketview.in/jsonpath-query): Query JSON with JSONPath expressions
- [JQ Playground](https://bracketview.in/jq-playground): Full jq filter engine in the browser via WebAssembly
- [JSON Schema Validator](https://bracketview.in/json-schema-validator): Validate JSON against JSON Schema
- [JSON Type Generator](https://bracketview.in/json-type-generator): Export TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust, and more from JSON

### Documentation
- [Features](https://bracketview.in/features): Full feature list and capabilities
- [Glossary](https://bracketview.in/glossary): JSON, JSONPath, jq, and schema terminology
- [Blog](https://bracketview.in/blog): Articles on JSON workflows and BracketView updates
- [About](https://bracketview.in/about): Who built BracketView and why

### Legal & contact
- [Contact](https://bracketview.in/contact): Get in touch with the BracketView team
- [Privacy Policy](https://bracketview.in/privacy): Data handling and client-side processing policy
- [Terms of Service](https://bracketview.in/terms): Usage terms

### Social
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bracketview): Company updates
- [X (Twitter)](https://x.com/bracket_view): Product news and tips
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bracketview): Community and updates
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bracketview): Social updates
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@bracketview): Video content
- [Author on Medium](https://medium.com/@dev-jameel): Blog posts by Jameel Shaikh

### Off-page SEO (manual actions)
- Submit sitemap (https://bracketview.in/sitemap.xml) to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster
- Request indexing for key tool pages: /json-formatter, /json-validator, /jq-playground
- Share blog posts on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Medium after publishing
- Pursue quality backlinks from developer directories (DevHunt, AlternativeTo) and JSON tool roundups
- Engage on Product Hunt and SaaSHub listings; respond to reviews
- Target 10–20 quality dofollow backlinks in the first 90 days