json

Enforce Google's JSON style guide for formatting and naming conventions.

9|1|Updated Feb 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/testdino-hq/google-styleguides-skills --skill json-testdino-hq
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Skill: json
Source: https://github.com/testdino-hq/google-styleguides-skills/tree/main/json
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/testdino-hq/google-styleguides-skills --skill json-testdino-hq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Ensures your JSON data adheres to Google's official style guide, promoting consistency, readability, and maintainability in APIs and configuration files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consistent Naming: Enforces camelCase for property names.
  • Standard Formatting: Guides on using double quotes, avoiding trailing commas, and proper data type usage.
  • Structure & Readability: Provides best practices for arrays, objects, and nesting.
  • Date & Boolean Standards: Ensures ISO 8601 for dates and true/false for booleans.
  • Use Case: When designing a new REST API, use this skill to ensure all JSON payloads follow Google's established conventions, making them easier for other developers to consume and integrate.

Quick Start

Apply Google's JSON style guide to format the provided JSON data.

Frequently Asked Questions about json

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I enforce Google's JSON style guide for my API payloads?

Format JSON configuration files according to Google's style guide by using camelCase naming, avoiding trailing commas, and ensuring proper array and object nesting. This promotes consistency and readability across your configuration files.

What naming convention does the Google JSON style guide require for properties?

The Google JSON style guide requires camelCase for JSON property names. This naming convention ensures consistent formatting and structure across APIs and configuration files, making them easier to consume and integrate.

How should dates and booleans be formatted in Google style guide compliant JSON?

Dates and booleans in Google style guide compliant JSON should use ISO 8601 format for dates and standard true/false representation for booleans. This ensures proper data type usage and consistency in your JSON structure.

Does Google's JSON style guide allow trailing commas in API responses?

Google's JSON style guide does not allow trailing commas in API responses. Standard formatting requires double quotes and proper data type usage, ensuring consistent structure and readability in your JSON payloads.

What's the best way to structure nested JSON objects for REST APIs?

Structure nested JSON objects for REST APIs by following Google's style guide best practices for arrays, objects, and nesting. This approach ensures consistent formatting, readability, and maintainability when designing APIs for other developers to integrate.