README.md

JSON Parser and Search Utility

Description

This is a Rust-based command-line utility designed to parse, analyze, and search JSON files efficiently. It provides a simple way to explore JSON structures, locate specific values, and handle complex data formats. The program supports flexible input methods (file paths or stdin) and highlights search results for better readability.

Features

• Parse and pretty-print JSON files.
• Search for specific values within JSON structures.
• Display the full path (keys or indices) to the matched values.
• Show indices when matches occur within arrays.
• Support for input via file paths or standard input (stdin).
• Color-coded output for search results.

Prerequisites

• Rust (latest stable version)

Clone and Build

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/nightwolf-1/json_parser.git
   cd json-parser

2. Build the project:

   cargo build --release

3. The binary will be avialable in the target/release directory:

   ./target/release/json_parser

Usage:

Parse a JSON file

./json_parser data.json

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser data.json

To print a specific key of json

./json_parser data.json skills

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser skills

To print a specific index of key in json

./json_parser data.json skills 2

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser skills 2

To print a nested oject

./json_parser data.json details.city

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser details.city

To print a nested object with specific tab index

./json_parser data.json details.city 1

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser details.city 1

To print all occurences of a value

./json_parser -s javascript data.json

You can also use standard input

cat data.json | ./json_parser -s javascript