What is the JSON-MCP tool?

The JSON-MCP tool is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for developers to efficiently query and manipulate JSON data using comprehensive JSONPath expressions.

What are the main capabilities of this JSON tool?

It allows you to search JSON for text, perform complex queries with JSONPath, append new elements to arrays, set or upsert values at specific paths, and delete elements from your JSON documents.

Does it support advanced JSONPath syntax?

Yes, the tool fully supports the comprehensive JSONPath specification, including features like wildcards, recursive descent, array slices, filter expressions, and script expressions, powered by `jsonpath-plus`.

How can I integrate and use this tool?

You can install it globally via npm or run it with npx. It's primarily designed to be configured as an MCP server within compatible clients like Claude Desktop or Cline, enabling programmatic interaction with JSON files.

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Name: JSON
Author: lpenguin

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Query and manipulate JSON data using powerful JSONPath expressions.

JSON is a Model Context Protocol server designed for comprehensive management of JSON data. It allows users to perform various operations, including searching for text within JSON files, querying specific data points using advanced JSONPath expressions, and programmatically modifying JSON structures. This includes appending elements to arrays, setting or upserting values at any JSONPath, and deleting unwanted data, providing a robust toolkit for automating JSON data interactions in a standardized way.

Key Features

01Set or upsert values at any JSONPath, with options to update single or all matches.

02Delete elements from JSON structures based on their JSONPath.

03Append new elements to specified arrays within JSON documents.

04Query JSON data efficiently using comprehensive JSONPath expressions.

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06Search JSON data for text matches and return JSONPaths with contextual information.

Use Cases

01Extract specific data points or subsets from large JSON configuration files or datasets.

02Programmatically update, add, or remove entries in JSON documents, such as managing feature flags or user preferences.

03Automate data transformation and cleanup tasks on JSON-formatted data for various applications.