JSON Basics

How do I access JSON data?

Accessing JSON data depends on the context. In programming, parse JSON strings using language-specific methods: JSON.parse() in JavaScript, json.loads() in Python, or similar functions in other languages. After parsing, access values using dot notation (obj.property) or bracket notation (obj["property"]) for objects, and array indexing (arr[0]) for arrays. For viewing JSON visually, use our JSON Viewer at jsonconsole.com/json-viewer to explore the structure in tree format. For APIs, make HTTP requests to JSON endpoints using fetch(), axios, or similar libraries. In files, read the file content and parse it as JSON. For nested data, chain access: obj.user.address.city. Check property existence before accessing to avoid errors. Our editor and viewer make accessing specific data points easy through visual navigation, especially in complex nested structures where manually writing access paths would be tedious.
Last updated: December 23, 2025

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