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Kotaro Takaoka
Kotaro Takaoka

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4 free JSON tools every developer needs (that I built this weekend)

I've been building SnapAPI — a tool that turns JSON into REST APIs instantly — and along the way I built some standalone JSON utilities that I use daily. They're all free, no signup, and work right in your browser.

1. JSON Formatter

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Paste messy JSON, get it beautifully formatted. Also has a minify button for when you need compact JSON.

I use this dozens of times a day when debugging API responses.

2. JSON Validator

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Real-time validation as you type. Shows you exactly where the syntax error is, plus structural info (number of keys, array lengths, nesting depth).

3. JSON to TypeScript

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Paste an API response, get TypeScript interfaces. Handles nested objects, arrays, and mixed types. Saves me from writing interfaces by hand.

4. Fake Data Generator

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Define fields and types, get realistic mock data instantly. Supports names, emails, numbers, dates, UUIDs, and more.

Perfect for:

  • Seeding a database
  • Testing UI components
  • Creating demo data

Bonus: Turn your JSON into a live API

This is what SnapAPI was actually built for. Drop any JSON and get a fully functional REST API with CRUD operations in 5 seconds:

curl -X POST https://snapapi.akokoa1221.workers.dev/api/mock \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"users": [{"id": 1, "name": "Alice"}]}'
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No signup, CORS enabled, auto data generation, delay simulation — all free.

Try SnapAPI →

All tools are open source: github.com/ko-tarou/snapapi

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