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jsonbetter

stop doing json cleanup in a browser tab.

JSONBetter is a macOS menu bar utility for beautify, minify, and JSON to YAML without the copy-paste circus.

select JSON in your editor, terminal, browser, or logs. open one window. clean it up. copy it back or replace it in place when the target app cooperates.

$19.99 one-time. 7-day trial. 3 devices. no subscription. checkout access is being finalized.

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JSONBetter app hero screenshot.

workflow

select it. fix it. move on.

  1. 1. select json

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

    step one visual select text.

  2. 2. run beautify, minify, or JSON to YAML

    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.

why it exists

built for people tired of json busywork

  • skip the browser-tab ritual: open, transform, and get back to work.
  • beautify, minify, and JSON to YAML in one native utility.
  • keyboard-first actions keep repetitive cleanup loops fast.
  • optional json comments mode handles real-world payloads, not textbook ones.

capabilities

what it actually does

  • menu bar-first utility window with global hotkey access.
  • beautify JSON with configurable indentation.
  • minify JSON output.
  • JSON to YAML conversion.
  • 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

straight answers

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.
does replace always work?
replace depends on accessibility permission and target-app behavior.
what is the price now?
$19.99 one-time. the $9.99 launch intro ended on March 16, 2026. see full pricing.
does light mode work in the app or is it another bad joke?
it works.
is checkout live?
not yet. pricing and terms are final, and checkout access is being finalized. email support@felfel.studio if you want the first availability notice.

access

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