JPT
JSONPath Tester
Query JSON with a JSONPath expression.
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How to use JSONPath Tester
Query JSON with a JSONPath expression.
- Paste the JSON document you want to query.
- Type a JSONPath such as $.store.book[0].title into the JSONPath field.
- Press Run and read every value the path matches.
Practical note. JSONPath uses $ as the root — try $.store.book[0].title to test an expression. The tester highlights every match in the document tree.
When you actually reach for this
- You need to query a specific field out of a large JSON document without writing a full parser.
- You are building a filter or extractor and want to confirm a JSONPath expression before hard-coding it.
Where this tool stops being accurate
- JSONPath has no single official spec; engines differ on filters, slices, and wildcard behavior, so test against your actual library.
- Complex recursive descent ($..) on big documents can be slow and return far more than you expect.
Frequently asked questions
What does JSONPath Tester do?
Query JSON with a JSONPath expression.
My JSONPath returns nothing but the data is there — why?
Usually a syntax mismatch with your engine (e.g. filter brackets or quoted keys) or a wrong root. Try a simpler path first, then add the filter.
Is JSONPath the same as XPath?
No — it is inspired by XPath but for JSON, and each implementation varies. Do not assume a path that works in one tool works in another.