Question 1

How do I use Jsome to format JSON from a command line pipe?

Accepted Answer

Pipe JSON data directly to jsome using commands like 'cat file.json | jsome', which automatically parses and styles the input with default colors and indentation, as shown in the CLI examples. You can add options like -c false to disable colors or -s 4 to adjust spacing.

Question 2

Can Jsome handle JSON strings without manual parsing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use jsome.parse() to directly pass JSON strings, avoiding the need for JSON.parse() in your code. This simplifies workflow when dealing with stringified data from APIs or files, as demonstrated in the README.

Question 3

Jsome vs jq: which is better for terminal JSON work?

Accepted Answer

Jsome excels at visual pretty-printing with colors and nesting indicators for debugging, while jq is superior for querying, filtering, and transforming JSON data. Choose Jsome for readability during development, and jq for data extraction or manipulation tasks.

Question 4

How to customize the color schemes in Jsome?

Accepted Answer

Modify the jsome.colors object with color values from chalk, such as setting jsome.colors.str to 'magenta' or using arrays for backgrounds and bold text. The README provides examples for bool, attr, and other elements to tailor output.

Question 5

Does Jsome support asynchronous logging for large JSON files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, enable async mode by setting jsome.params.async = true and providing a callback function, allowing non-blocking rendering to prevent performance hits. This is useful for handling massive objects in Node.js applications.

Question 6

Is Jsome compatible with all terminal emulators and color settings?

Accepted Answer

No, compatibility depends on terminal support for ANSI colors via chalk; some emulators or CI environments might not display colors correctly. You can disable colors with jsome.params.colored = false or the -c false CLI option for plain output.

Question 7

How to get a colored JSON string without printing to console in Jsome?

Accepted Answer

Use jsome.getColoredString(obj) to retrieve the styled string for further use, such as logging to files or sending in messages, while keeping the original object intact for debugging.

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