JSON Flattener

How to use the JSON Flattener

What does the JSON Flattener do?

Flatten nested JSON objects into dot-separated keys; It applies this page-specific rule: flatten nested JSON objects into dot-separated keys.

Which inputs does this tool use?

To flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, enter Input, Result; keep every value in the same example; select Run tool when the values are ready; Start with a familiar case covered by this rule - Nested object paths become dot-separated keys while array positions remain identifiable - so the expected result can confirm the settings.

How should the tool result be read?

For a result intended to flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, nested object paths become dot-separated keys while array positions remain identifiable; read result together with the original input rather than as an isolated answer, and confirm that its units or structure match the intended use.

How are nested keys named?

When the goal is to flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, a path such as user.address.city becomes user.address.city in the flat object.

Are values converted to text?

When using the page to flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, numbers, booleans, nulls, and strings retain their JSON value types.

Limits and accuracy

When using this tool to flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, key names that already contain dots can be ambiguous after flattening, so inspect collisions before exporting; check the result in its intended destination before relying on it for important work; keep input until the output has been checked in its intended destination. For a repeatable check when you need to flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys, record Input alongside the final output and selected options. A known example using input can confirm how the page will flatten nested json objects into dot-separated keys.