What JSON errors are auto-fixed?
The most common JSON syntax errors come from hand-editing or from copying JavaScript object literals. Here are the three we fix automatically:
| Error | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Single quotes | {'key': 'value'} | {"key": "value"} |
| Trailing comma | {"key": "value",} | {"key": "value"} |
| Unquoted keys | {key: "value"} | {"key": "value"} |
If your JSON has errors beyond these three, the tool will show an error message with the exact location of the problem so you can fix it manually.
Why does JSON have stricter syntax than JavaScript?
JSON was designed for data interchange, not human convenience. It requires double quotes for all strings (including keys), prohibits trailing commas, and forbids comments. Many developers copy JavaScript object literals into JSON files and are surprised when parsers reject them — those literals are valid JavaScript but invalid JSON.