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JSONBetter: fix json in place.

one hotkey to beautify, minify, and run format conversion, then copy output or replace it back where you were working.

JSONBetter is a macOS menu bar utility for fast JSON workflows. use a hotkey to open from anywhere, format or convert selected JSON, and send results back with minimal context switching.

launch offer: $9.99 until Monday, March 16, 2026. standard price: $19.99 one-time.

JSONBetter app hero screenshot.

workflow

from selected text to clean json in seconds

  1. 1. select json

    grab json in your editor, terminal, browser, or logs.

    step one visual select text.
  2. 2. run beautify, minify, or format conversion

    open from anywhere in your workflow and transform without context switching.

    step two visual beautify json.
  3. 3. copy or replace back

    send back clean output to your previous app and keep moving.

    step three visual replace back text.

* replace requires accessibility permission and target-app support for text replacement.

value

built for removing daily friction

  • stay in flow: open from anywhere, transform, and return focus fast.
  • beautify, minify, and format conversion in one compact utility.
  • keyboard-first actions for repeat json cleanup loops.
  • optional json comments mode when your workflow needs it.

capabilities

core capabilities

  • menu bar-first utility window with global hotkey access.
  • beautify JSON with configurable indentation.
  • minify JSON output.
  • format conversion support.
  • optional JSON comments mode (`//` and `/* */`).
  • import selected text from the active app, with clipboard fallback.
  • copy output to clipboard.
  • replace output back in the previous app when accessibility permission and target-app behavior allow it.
  • keyboard shortcuts for core actions, including Cmd+Return for beautify.
  • sanitized parse errors with location details when available.
  • in-app settings for theme, indentation, comment mode, and integrations.
  • 7-day trial, lifetime unlock, 3-device entitlement, no subscription.

faq

launch questions

is this a subscription?
no. JSONBetter is a one-time lifetime purchase.
what happens after the 7-day trial?
core actions lock after trial expiry until you activate a valid license key.
how many devices are included?
each license includes 3 active devices.
what is launch pricing?
launch promo is $9.99 until Monday, March 16, 2026, then $19.99 one-time. see full pricing.
does replace always work?
replace depends on accessibility permission and target-app behavior.
does light mode work in the app or is it another bad joke?
it works.

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