Tools
Editor extensions, CLI tools, validators, and utilities for working with JSON6.
TL;DR: Most editors support JSON6 through extensions. VS Code has excellent support via extensions, and many IDEs like JetBrains have built-in JSON6 recognition.
Editor Extensions
Add JSON6 syntax highlighting and validation to your favorite editor.
CLI Tools
Command-line utilities for validating, converting, and formatting JSON6.
Online Tools
Browser-based tools for quick JSON6 operations.
Quick Start: VS Code
VS Code is the most popular editor for JSON6 development. Here's how to get started:
Install the JSON6 Extension
Search for "JSON6" in VS Code extensions or click below:
ext install mrmlnc.vscode-json6Create a .json6 File
The extension automatically recognizes .json6 files.
Enjoy Full Support
Syntax highlighting, error detection, and formatting are now active!
Linting & Validation
Ensure your JSON6 files are valid and follow best practices.
npm json6 CLI
The official json6 package includes a CLI for validation.
# Install globally npm install -g json6 # Validate a file json6 -v config.json6ajv with JSON6
Use ajv for JSON Schema validation of JSON6 files.
import Ajv from 'ajv'; import JSON6 from 'json6'; const ajv = new Ajv(); const data = JSON6.parse(json6String); const valid = ajv.validate(schema, data);Need a Specific Tool?
Start with VS Code setup or explore our complete resources page.