What Is JSON Pointer?
JSON Pointer (RFC 6901) is a standard syntax for identifying specific values in a JSON document. Pointers use slash-separated tokens (e.g., /store/book/0/title) and are used in JSON Patch, OpenAPI, and JSON Schema.
- JSON Patch: Targeting values for patching.
- OpenAPI: Referencing schema components.
- JSON Schema: Pointing to sub-schemas.
How to Test a JSON Pointer
- Enter the JSON Pointer starting with
/on the first line. - Paste your JSON data below the pointer.
- Click Evaluate Pointer to see the resolved value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are special characters escaped?
Use ~0 for tilde and ~1 for forward slash in pointer tokens.
What happens if the pointer is invalid?
The tool returns an error message indicating which part of the path could not be resolved.
Is this tool safe?
Yes. Processing is 100% client-side.
Related Tools
- JSONPath Tester — Test JSONPath expressions
- JSON Extract — Extract by dot paths