json5
parses JSON5 format and outputs standard JSON
TLDR
Parse JSON5 to JSON
$ json5 [file.json5]
Convert from stdin$ echo '{name: "test"}' | json5
Pretty print$ json5 --space [2] [file.json5]
Validate only$ json5 --validate [file.json5]
Indent with tabs$ json5 --space t [file.json5]
Convert and write to file$ json5 --out-file [output.json] [file.json5]
SYNOPSIS
json5 [options] [file]
DESCRIPTION
json5 parses JSON5 format and outputs standard JSON. JSON5 extends JSON with comments, trailing commas, and unquoted keys.The tool converts more readable JSON5 configs to strict JSON. It validates and formats JSON5 input.
PARAMETERS
FILE
JSON5 file to parse. Reads from stdin if omitted.-s, --space N
Number of spaces to indent, or "t" for tabs.-v, --validate
Validate JSON5 syntax without outputting JSON.-o, --out-file FILE
Write output to file instead of stdout.-V, --version
Display version number.-h, --help
Display help information.
INSTALL
brew install json5
CAVEATS
Node.js tool. JSON5 is a superset of JSON. Output is standard JSON.
HISTORY
json5 implements the JSON5 specification, designed to make JSON more human-friendly for configuration files.
