JSON Copilot How do I use the tree view?
Features & Capabilities
The tree view provides a hierarchical, interactive visualization of your JSON data structure. It's perfect for exploring complex nested JSON, quickly navigating between objects and arrays, and understanding data relationships at a glance.
Visual JSON Explorer
Click the "Tree View" tab to switch from raw JSON to an interactive hierarchical view with expand/collapse controls.
Tree View Features
Expand & Collapse Nodes
Click the arrow icons to expand or collapse objects and arrays. Quickly hide or show nested data.
Copy Values
Hover over any value and click the copy icon to copy individual values to your clipboard.
Type Indicators
Color-coded badges show data types: strings (green), numbers (blue), booleans (purple), null (gray).
Search & Filter
Use the search box to filter the tree view and highlight matching keys or values.
When to Use Tree View
Exploring APIs
Quickly understand the structure of complex API responses.
Debugging Data
Locate specific values in deeply nested JSON structures.
Large Files
Navigate large JSON files without scrolling through thousands of lines.
Data Analysis
Get a visual overview of data hierarchy and relationships.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Press Cmd/Ctrl + J to quickly toggle between editor and tree view modes.
Pro Tip
Use tree view in combination with the editor - edit in the code editor, then switch to tree view to verify your changes visually.
Still Have Questions?
Check out our other FAQ topics or return to the JSON Copilot app