How do I find the JSON path of a value?

Open the JSON in the Tree view and click the value. Its path appears in the toolbar, and clicking the path copies it.

Can I search with a JSONPath expression?

Concrete paths work, such as $.users[0].email. Expressions with wildcards or filters are not evaluated; search for a key or value with Find instead.

Does it support JSON Pointer?

Yes. Type a pointer such as /users/0/email in Find to jump to that value.

JSON path finder: copy the path to any value

How to use this tool

Paste your JSON or open a file. The Tree view opens.
Click a value. Its path appears in the toolbar; click the path, or press P, to copy it.
To jump to a value, press Ctrl+F (⌘F) and type a path such as $.store.books[1].title, or a JSON Pointer such as /store/books/1/title.

Worked example

Every value in the sample with the path that leads to it. Keys that are not plain names use brackets, such as ["first name"].

Input

{"store":{"name":"Corner Books","books":[{"title":"Dune","price":9.99,"tags":["sci-fi","classic"]},{"title":"Emma","price":7.5,"author":{"first name":"Jane","last name":"Austen"}}]}}

Output

$.store.name  "Corner Books"
$.store.books[0].title  "Dune"
$.store.books[0].price  9.99
$.store.books[0].tags[0]  "sci-fi"
$.store.books[0].tags[1]  "classic"
$.store.books[1].title  "Emma"
$.store.books[1].price  7.5
$.store.books[1].author["first name"]  "Jane"
$.store.books[1].author["last name"]  "Austen"

Options and edge cases

Paths use dot and bracket notation, as in JSONPath. Array indexes start at 0.
Find accepts a concrete path or a JSON Pointer (RFC 6901) and selects that node.
Wildcards, recursive descent, filters and slices, such as $..price, are not evaluated. The find bar says so instead of guessing.
Press C to copy the selected value. The More options menu also has Copy path and Copy value.

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JSON path finder questions

How do I find the JSON path of a value?: Open the JSON in the Tree view and click the value. Its path appears in the toolbar, and clicking the path copies it.
Can I search with a JSONPath expression?: Concrete paths work, such as $.users[0].email. Expressions with wildcards or filters are not evaluated; search for a key or value with Find instead.
Does it support JSON Pointer?: Yes. Type a pointer such as /users/0/email in Find to jump to that value.