How to use this tool
- Paste JSON and enter a query such as $.users[*].name or $["key"].
- Run safe JSONPath to return a bounded JSON array in selector traversal order.
- Review the result and diagnostics before copying or downloading.
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Safe JSONPath Subset Query
Collect matching values without recursive descent, filters, scripts, unions, slices, or functions.
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Safe JSONPath Query: How to use this tool
Query JSON with a documented non-executable subset: root, properties, indexes, and wildcards.
Collect matching values without recursive descent, filters, scripts, unions, slices, or functions.
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Input JSON
{"users":[{"name":"Ada","active":true},{"name":"Lin","active":false}]}Safe JSONPath query
$.users[*].name
Result
[ "Ada", "Lin" ]
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Frequently asked questions
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The engine runs in your browser and applies local resource limits.
What happens with invalid input?
The tool reports a diagnostic and does not keep stale output.
What does Safe JSONPath Query produce?
It emits a bounded JSON array containing every value matched by the supported selectors.
What limitation applies to Safe JSONPath Query?
Only .name, ["name"], [index], .*, and [*] selectors are supported.