vim-json
A Vim plugin providing enhanced JSON syntax highlighting, validation warnings, and quote concealing for a cleaner editing experience.
What is vim-json?
vim-json is a Vim plugin designed to enhance the editing experience of JSON files by providing superior syntax highlighting and real-time validation. It addresses the limitations of standard JavaScript highlighting in Vim by offering distinct visual cues for JSON keys and values, concealing unnecessary quotes for cleanliness, and warning about JSON-specific syntax errors as you type.
Vim users who frequently work with JSON files, including developers, system administrators, and data engineers who need a more structured and error-resistant editing environment for configuration files, API responses, or data serialization.
Developers choose vim-json because it transforms JSON from a wall of text into a visually structured format, catching errors early with specific warnings and offering a minimalist view through quote concealing—all while staying lightweight and integrable with popular Vim plugin managers like Pathogen and Vundle.
Overview
A better JSON for Vim: distinct highlighting of keywords vs values, JSON-specific (non-JS) warnings, quote concealing. Pathogen-friendly.
Use Cases
Best For
- Editing large JSON configuration files with clear visual structure
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