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JSON Patch Builder

Generate RFC 6902 JSON Patch documents containing add, remove and replace operations.

What is JSON Patch Builder?

The JSON Patch Builder compares two JSON documents and generates an RFC 6902 JSON Patch containing add, remove and replace operations.

How to use

  1. Paste the original JSON document.
  2. Paste the modified JSON document.
  3. Generate the JSON Patch automatically.
  4. Copy or download the generated patch.

Features

  • RFC 6902 compliant output
  • Automatic diff generation
  • Add, remove and replace operations
  • Formatted JSON output

Common Use Cases

  • Building HTTP PATCH requests
  • Testing REST APIs
  • Updating JSON documents
  • Comparing JSON versions

Example

Input
Original JSON:
{
  "name": "John",
  "age": 20
}
  
Modified JSON:
{
  "name": "John",
  "age": 21,
  "city": "London"
}
Output
[
  {
    "op": "replace",
    "path": "/age",
    "value": 21
  },
  {
    "op": "add",
    "path": "/city",
    "value": "London"
  }
]

FAQ

Which JSON Patch operations are generated?

The builder automatically generates add, remove and replace operations based on the differences between two JSON documents.

Is RFC 6902 supported?

Yes. Generated patches follow the RFC 6902 JSON Patch specification and can be used with compatible APIs and libraries.

Can patches be copied or downloaded?

Yes. Generated JSON Patch documents can be copied to the clipboard or downloaded as a JSON file.