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PHP JSONPath Parser

Validate JSONPath online and generate PHP JSONPath code templates. Debug JSONPath queries with live results.

Input JSON

Live evaluation (300ms)

Result

JSON array of matches
[
  "Sayings of the Century",
  "Sword of Honour",
  "Moby Dick"
]

Generate Code

// composer require softcreatr/jsonpath
<?php

use SoftCreatR\JsonPath\JsonPath;

$json = json_decode('{"key":"value"}', true);
$result = (new JsonPath())->find($json, '$.store.book[*].title')->data();
var_dump($result);

PHP JSONPath: quick start

  • Write a JSONPath like $.store.book[*].
  • Use the evaluator above to validate results instantly.
  • Copy the generated PHP snippet and plug in your JSON + path.

JSONPath Syntax Cheatsheet

TokenMeaningExample
$Root object/array$.store.book
@Current node (in filters)$.book[?(@.price < 10)]
*Wildcard$.store.*
..Recursive descent$..author
[n]Array index$.store.book[0]
[a,b]Union$.store.book[0,2]
[start:end]Slice$.store.book[0:2]
[?()]Filter expression$.store.book[?(@.category=='fiction')]

PHP JSONPath FAQ

▶How do I use JSONPath in PHP?

Use the code generator below to copy a PHP snippet, then replace the JSON and JSONPath expression with your own.

▶What is JSONPath?

JSONPath is a query language for JSON. It helps you select and extract values from JSON documents using path-like expressions.

▶How do I filter arrays in JSONPath?

Use filter expressions like $.items[?(@.price < 10)] to select array elements by conditions.

▶Why does my JSONPath return empty results?

Common reasons include invalid JSON input, a typo in keys, mismatched array/object structure, or using a JSONPath syntax not supported by your library.

▶Does this tool support recursive descent?

Yes. Use .. to search for keys at any depth, for example $..author.