Forem: Jameel Shaikh

BracketView Feature Update: Faster API + JSON Workflows in One Place

Jameel Shaikh — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:43 +0000

If you work with JSON daily, this update should make your day easier.
Here is what is new in BracketView:

1. Built-in API Tester

You can now test APIs directly inside BracketView instead of jumping between tools.

Methods: GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Request sections: Params, Auth, Headers, Body
Body types like raw, form-data, graphql, binary, and more
Open response JSON directly in the Viewer

2. Shareable JSON Snapshots

You can generate a public snapshot link and share JSON quickly with teammates.

Optional annotation while sharing
Add a JSONPath + note to explain important fields
Replaces older P2P sharing that required receiver-side setup
Receiver can now open a single generated link to view the content
Great for reviews, bug reports, and async discussions

3. Better support for large JSON files (up to 50MB)

Large payloads are now much more usable in BracketView.

Smoother loading and viewing for heavy files
Better experience for logs, exports, and big API responses

4. AI Mock Data Generator

Mock data generation is now built into the Schema page in a dedicated tab.

Paste or import a schema
Pick how many rows you want
Add a profile like users or employees
Generate realistic test data quickly

5. JQ + JSONPath together

You can now query JSON in both styles in one place:

JQ for advanced filtering and transforms
JSONPath for familiar path-based queries

This makes BracketView easier for mixed teams and different query preferences.

If you already use BracketView, try the new flow and let me know what you want next:

https://bracketview.in

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Jameel Shaikh — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:36:31 +0000

BracketView's JQ Panel Just Got Smarter — AI-Powered Queries, Dynamic Filters & More

Jameel Shaikh ・ Feb 18

#ai #productivity #automation #startup

BracketView's JQ Panel Just Got Smarter — AI-Powered Queries, Dynamic Filters & More

Jameel Shaikh — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:35:38 +0000

I shipped a major update to BracketView's JQ Filter panel — you can now ask AI to generate jq queries in plain English, the quick filter buttons adapt to your actual JSON data, and the whole experience feels significantly more polished.

The Problem with JQ

If you've ever worked with JSON data, you know jq is incredibly powerful. It's the Swiss Army knife of JSON transformation. But let's be honest — its syntax has a learning curve. Even experienced developers frequently reach for the docs when writing anything beyond .field or .[0].

I wanted to bridge that gap. BracketView already had a JQ Filter panel where you could write and run jq queries against your JSON data in the browser. But we kept hearing the same feedback:

"I know what I want, I just don't know how to write it in jq."

So I fixed that.

What's New

1. AI-Powered Query Generation

There's now an AI button in the filter toolbar. Click it, describe what you want in plain English, and the AI generates a valid jq filter — using your actual field names.

For example, with a dataset of programming languages, you could type:

"Get all languages where the year is greater than 2000"

And the AI generates:
[.[] | select(.year > 2000)]

It works because the AI doesn't just see your prompt — it sees your JSON structure. The API extracts a schema from your data (field names, types, nesting, array sizes) and sends it alongside your request. For small JSON, it sends the raw data. For large datasets, it sends a compact structural schema plus a sample — so the AI always understands what it's working with, regardless of file size.

2. Context-Aware Quick Filters

The old quick filter chips were static — "Identity", "Keys", "Length", "First", "Select", "Map", etc. Useful as a starting point, but generic.

Now, the quick filters adapt to your data.

Paste an array of objects with fields like name, language, and year, and you'll see chips like:

All name → [.[] | .name]
Sort by year → sort_by(.year)
Group by language → group_by(.language)
Unique language → [.[] | .language] | unique]
Min by year / Max by year → min_by(.year) / max_by(.year)
Pick fields → [.[] | {name, language, year}]

The logic is smart about which filters to suggest:

Number fields get Sort, Min, and Max
String fields get Group by and Unique — but only if the cardinality makes sense (not all unique, not all identical)
Boolean fields get a "Where" filter (e.g., Where active)
Nested arrays get Flatten suggestions
Fields named name, title, id, email, etc. are prioritized for extraction chips

If your JSON is a flat array of primitives (numbers, strings), you get Sort, Unique, Sum, Min, Max. If it's a top-level object, you get Keys, Values, To entries, and direct access chips for each key — with array counts shown inline.

When there's no JSON loaded or it's invalid, the panel falls back to universal generic filters.

Try It

BracketView is live at bracketview.in. Paste any JSON, switch to the JQ Filter tab, and click the AI button.

Introducing JQ Filter Playground & Dark Mode in BracketView

Jameel Shaikh — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:00:19 +0000

If you work with JSON daily -- debugging API responses, parsing config files, exploring data exports -- you know the pain. Copy JSON into one tool, pipe it through jq in the terminal, squint at a white screen at 2 AM.
Today, BracketView ships a JQ Filter Playground and full Dark Mode support.

JQ Filter -- Query JSON Without Installing Anything

BracketView now runs a full jq engine in your browser via WebAssembly. No installation. No server. Your data never leaves your machine.

How it works:

Paste JSON in the Text tab
Switch to the JQ Filter tab
Type any jq expression -- results appear in real-time as you type

There's also a built-in Syntax Reference covering field access, array slicing, filtering, transformation, pipes, conditionals, and string functions -- so you never need to leave the tab.

Under the Hood
The filter runs in a Web Worker with request deduplication, 300ms debounce, and race condition prevention. The UI never freezes, even with large payloads. Output shows line numbers, and you can copy results with one click.

Dark Mode -- Everywhere

Click the sun/moon icon in the header. Done.

What makes it solid:

No white flash on load -- a script reads your preference before React hydrates
Respects system preference -- follows prefers-color-scheme if you haven't chosen
Persists across sessions via localStorage
Covers every tool -- JQ Filter, JSON Diff, Schema Validator, Types Generator, Encoder/Decoder, Prompt Enhancer, Markdown Converter, Error Simplifier -- all themed

Try It

Free. No signup. Everything runs in your browser.
BracketView -- Paste JSON, switch to JQ Filter, toggle dark mode.

Built by Jameel Shaikh. Find it useful? Buy me a coffee or share it with your team.

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Jameel Shaikh — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:16:53 +0000

Stop Fighting Your JSON: Meet BracketView, the AI-Powered Tool Every Developer Needs 🚀

Jameel Shaikh ・ Feb 16

#webdev #productivity #ai #javascript

Stop Fighting Your JSON: Meet BracketView, the AI-Powered Tool Every Developer Needs 🚀

Jameel Shaikh — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:09:36 +0000

Dealing with JSON is a daily reality for most of us, but let’s be honest: most online formatters are cluttered with intrusive ads, tiny text boxes, and outdated features. They tell you your JSON is invalid, but they don't help you fix it.

That’s why I built BracketView—a fast, ad-free, and privacy-first workspace designed to be the ultimate companion for modern developers.

What Makes BracketView Different?

🚫 100% Ad-Free & Distraction-Free
Unlike other popular formatters that cram ads into every sidebar, BracketView is completely ad-free. I wanted a tool that feels like a professional IDE, not a billboard.

🖥️ Large Screen Viewing Space
I’ve optimized the layout to provide a large, expansive workspace. Whether you are viewing deep nested structures in the Tree View or comparing large files, the UI stays out of your way and gives your data the room it needs.

🛠️ Key Features You’ll Actually Use:

The Magic "AI JSON Fixer": If you have a missing comma, unquoted keys, or trailing commas, the AI Fixer analyzes the structure and repairs it instantly.
AI Prompt Enhancer: Beyond just JSON, use the built-in AI to refine and improve your LLM prompts for better results in your development workflow.
Visual Exploration: Toggle between a standard Tree View and a dynamic Graph View to visualize complex data relationships as a node map.
Multi-Language Type Generation: Instantly convert JSON into accurate type definitions for 9+ languages, including TypeScript, Python, Go, and Rust.
JSON Diff & Comparison: Debug API changes with a side-by-side comparison tool that highlights added, removed, and modified fields.
Markdown & Schema Tools: Convert Markdown to Word/PDF or validate data against JSON Schemas—all in one place.

🔒 Privacy First
As a developer, I know your data is sensitive. BracketView processes everything locally in your browser. Your JSON never touches a server, making it safe for professional use with confidential API responses.

Check it out!
I built this using Angular and Tailwind CSS to be the fastest and most aesthetic JSON tool on the web. I'd love to hear your feedback or any feature requests you have!

👉 Try it now: https://bracketview.in