How to View Formatted JSON in Chrome (Without Extensions)
View formatted, syntax-highlighted JSON in Chrome without extensions using the built-in JSON viewer and developer tools Network panel.
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How to View Formatted JSON in Chrome (Without Extensions) Chrome has had a built-in JSON viewer since version 53 — that's 2016. Navigate to a URL that returns a response, and Chrome renders it as collapsible, syntax-highlighted JSON instead of raw text. Most developers know about extensions for this; fewer know what Chrome does natively and how to use DevTools to inspect JSON effectively. Chrome's Native JSON Viewer Open any URL that returns a JSON response directly — not embedded in a page, but as the entire response body. For example, the GitHub API: Chrome displays the JSON with: Syntax highlighting (keys in one color, strings in another, numbers and booleans distinguished) Collapsible objects and arrays via triangle toggles A "Raw Data" button to switch to the unformatted string A…
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