JSON

JavaScript Object Notation

In one sentenceA structured text format that apps and APIs use to send data to each other, with labels and values in curly braces.

What it means

JSON looks like {"name": "Joe", "title": "CEO"}. It is how most APIs, webhooks and automation tools pass data around, and how many apps store settings (a Chrome extension's manifest.json, for example).

AI models can be told to answer in JSON, which makes their output easy for other software to use.

How to use it

• In automations, ask the AI step to "return only valid JSON with these fields: ..." so the next step can read it.
• Paste confusing JSON into an AI and ask it to explain it or turn it into a table or CSV.

Related terms

CSV API Webhook Automation