yojson
A low-level JSON and JSON5 parsing and pretty-printing library for OCaml.
What is yojson?
Yojson is a low-level JSON parsing and pretty-printing library for OCaml. It converts JSON and JSON5 data into nested OCaml tree data structures, providing a foundational tool for JSON handling in OCaml applications. It solves the problem of efficiently parsing and manipulating JSON data within OCaml's type-safe environment.
OCaml developers who need to parse, generate, or manipulate JSON data in their applications, especially those building tools or libraries that require JSON support.
Developers choose Yojson because it's a widely adopted, reliable base for JSON handling in OCaml, with support for both JSON and JSON5, and integrates well with the OCaml ecosystem through related tooling for automatic type conversions.
Overview
Low-level JSON parsing and pretty-printing library for OCaml
Use Cases
Best For
- Parsing JSON data in OCaml applications
- Handling JSON5 format in OCaml projects
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