PrivyJSON

PrivyJSON is a local-first workbench for developers who need to inspect, edit, and understand JSON or YAML quickly.

Import documents into a focused workspace, browse structure in a tree view, switch to a raw editor, and move between JSON and YAML without leaving the app. PrivyJSON is designed for everyday developer workflows such as reviewing API payloads, checking config files, validating schemas, and testing patch operations before making changes.

Key features:

Import JSON and YAML files into a workspace
Organize documents in groups and reopen your workspace with previously opened files
Explore document structure with a tree view and node inspector
Edit raw JSON or YAML with pretty-print and minify actions
Convert between JSON and YAML
Run JSONPath-style queries to inspect matching values
Preview and apply RFC 6902 JSON Patch operations
Validate documents with an offline JSON Schema subset
Export documents as JSON or YAML
Use AI Chat with local models through Ollama or LM Studio
Review AI-proposed document changes before applying them
Built for local workflows:

Works well for API responses, configuration files, and structured data inspection
Supports local inference endpoints for AI-assisted document workflows
Keeps the editing experience fast and focused for developer tooling on macOS
Whether you are debugging payloads, reviewing config changes, or preparing structured data for release, PrivyJSON gives you a dedicated desktop workspace for JSON and YAML tasks.