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Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 124 views

Introduction

When working with JSON endpoints, it can be frustrating to have to manually click the "Pretty-print" checkbox every time you want to view the data in a more readable format. Fortunately, there are ways to set your browser to always pretty-print JSON results without installing an extension. In this article, we will explore how to do this in both Google Chrome and Brave.

Setting up Chrome

Using the Chrome Flags

One way to enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome is by using the Chrome flags. Here's how you can do it:

Open Chrome: First, open Google Chrome on your computer.
Type the following URL: Type the following URL in the address bar: chrome://flags/#enable-new-json-viewer
Search for JSON viewer: Search for "JSON viewer" in the search bar.
Enable the flag: Enable the "Enable new JSON viewer" flag by clicking on the dropdown menu and selecting "Enabled".
Restart Chrome: Restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.

Using the Chrome Settings

Alternatively, you can also enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome by using the Chrome settings. Here's how you can do it:

Open Chrome: First, open Google Chrome on your computer.
Click on the three dots: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
Click on Settings: Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Advanced section: Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
Click on the "Reset and clean up Google Chrome settings" button: Click on the "Reset and clean up Google Chrome settings" button.
Click on the "Reset settings" button: Click on the "Reset settings" button.
Click on the "Relaunch" button: Click on the "Relaunch" button.

Setting up Brave

Using the Brave Flags

One way to enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave is by using the Brave flags. Here's how you can do it:

Open Brave: First, open Brave on your computer.
Type the following URL: Type the following URL in the address bar: brave://flags/#enable-new-json-viewer
Search for JSON viewer: Search for "JSON viewer" in the search bar.
Enable the flag: Enable the "Enable new JSON viewer" flag by clicking on the dropdown menu and selecting "Enabled".
Restart Brave: Restart Brave for the changes to take effect.

Using the Brave Settings

Alternatively, you can also enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave by using the Brave settings. Here's how you can do it:

Open Brave: First, open Brave on your computer.
Click on the three dots: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
Click on Settings: Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Advanced section: Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
Click on the "Reset and clean up Brave settings" button: Click on the "Reset and clean up Brave settings" button.
Click on the "Reset settings" button: Click on the "Reset settings" button.
Click on the "Relaunch" button: Click on the "Relaunch" button.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are several ways to set your browser to always pretty-print JSON results without installing an extension. By using the Chrome flags or settings, you can enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome. Similarly, by using the Brave flags or settings, you can enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave. We hope this article has been helpful in showing you how to do this.

Additional Tips

Use the JSON viewer: Once you have enabled pretty-printing of JSON results, you can use the JSON viewer to view the data in a more readable format.
Customize the JSON viewer: You can customize the JSON viewer to suit your needs by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Settings".
Reset the JSON viewer: If you want to reset the JSON viewer to its default settings, you can click on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and select "Reset".

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome? A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome, you can use the Chrome flags or settings.
Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave? A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave, you can use the Brave flags or settings.
Q: How do I customize the JSON viewer? A: You can customize the JSON viewer by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Settings".
Q: How do I reset the JSON viewer? A: You can reset the JSON viewer by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Reset".

Introduction

Setting up Chrome

Using the Chrome Flags

One way to enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome is by using the Chrome flags. Here's how you can do it:

Open Chrome: First, open Google Chrome on your computer.
Type the following URL: Type the following URL in the address bar: chrome://flags/#enable-new-json-viewer
Search for JSON viewer: Search for "JSON viewer" in the search bar.
Enable the flag: Enable the "Enable new JSON viewer" flag by clicking on the dropdown menu and selecting "Enabled".
Restart Chrome: Restart Chrome for the changes to take effect.

Using the Chrome Settings

Alternatively, you can also enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome by using the Chrome settings. Here's how you can do it:

Open Chrome: First, open Google Chrome on your computer.
Click on the three dots: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
Click on Settings: Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Advanced section: Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
Click on the "Reset and clean up Google Chrome settings" button: Click on the "Reset and clean up Google Chrome settings" button.
Click on the "Reset settings" button: Click on the "Reset settings" button.
Click on the "Relaunch" button: Click on the "Relaunch" button.

Setting up Brave

Using the Brave Flags

One way to enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave is by using the Brave flags. Here's how you can do it:

Open Brave: First, open Brave on your computer.
Type the following URL: Type the following URL in the address bar: brave://flags/#enable-new-json-viewer
Search for JSON viewer: Search for "JSON viewer" in the search bar.
Enable the flag: Enable the "Enable new JSON viewer" flag by clicking on the dropdown menu and selecting "Enabled".
Restart Brave: Restart Brave for the changes to take effect.

Using the Brave Settings

Alternatively, you can also enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave by using the Brave settings. Here's how you can do it:

Open Brave: First, open Brave on your computer.
Click on the three dots: Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser window.
Click on Settings: Click on "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Advanced section: Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
Click on the "Reset and clean up Brave settings" button: Click on the "Reset and clean up Brave settings" button.
Click on the "Reset settings" button: Click on the "Reset settings" button.
Click on the "Relaunch" button: Click on the "Relaunch" button.

Q&A

Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome?

A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome, you can use the Chrome flags or settings.

Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave?

A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave, you can use the Brave flags or settings.

Q: What is the difference between the Chrome flags and settings?

A: The Chrome flags and settings are two different ways to enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome. The flags are a more advanced option that allows you to customize the behavior of the browser, while the settings are a more straightforward option that allows you to enable pretty-printing with a few clicks.

Q: How do I customize the JSON viewer?

A: You can customize the JSON viewer by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Settings".

Q: How do I reset the JSON viewer?

A: You can reset the JSON viewer by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Reset".

Q: Can I use the JSON viewer to view data in other formats?

A: Yes, you can use the JSON viewer to view data in other formats, such as XML or CSV.

Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome on a mobile device?

A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Chrome on a mobile device, you can use the Chrome flags or settings, just like on a desktop computer.

Q: How do I enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave on a mobile device?

A: To enable pretty-printing of JSON results in Brave on a mobile device, you can use the Brave flags or settings, just like on a desktop computer.

Conclusion

Additional Tips

Use the JSON viewer: Once you have enabled pretty-printing of JSON results, you can use the JSON viewer to view the data in a more readable format.
Customize the JSON viewer: You can customize the JSON viewer to suit your needs by clicking on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and selecting "Settings".
Reset the JSON viewer: If you want to reset the JSON viewer to its default settings, you can click on the three dots in the top right corner of the viewer and select "Reset".