A local-first, zero-setup visual database for your JSON files. Get a spreadsheet-like GUI to edit JSON data without leaving your project.
JsonBoard is a local-first, zero-setup visual database for your JSON files.
Skip the complexity of Drizzle, Prisma, or SQLite for## ๐ฏ Perfect For Developers
JsonBoard is 100% open source because we believe developers should have:
We welcome all types of contributions! Here's how you can help make JsonBoard better:
Every contribution matters! From typo fixes to major features, we appreciate all help in making JsonBoard the best tool for JSON data management.
---๐จ Client Demos - Show working prototypes without backend complexity
| JsonBoard | vs. Traditional DB | vs. Headless CMS | vs. Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| โ 0-minute setup | โ Hours of config | โ Account setup | โ Poor dev integration |
| โ Git-friendly | โ Migration complexity | โ External dependency | โ No version control |
| โ Visual + Code | โ Query language | โ Limited customization | โ Not developer-focused |
| โ Free forever | โ Server costs | โ Monthly fees | โ Feature limitations |
| โ Offline-first | โ Network dependency | โ Internet required | โ Cloud dependency |
๐ Read Full FAQ & Use Cases | ๐ View Demo | ๐ก Quick Examples
.json files in your project.json files (no exports needed)# Run in your project directory
npx jsonboard
# Or specify a custom folder
npx jsonboard --dir=data/content
# Or install globally
npm install -g jsonboard
jsonboard
your-project/
โ
โโโ data/
โ โโโ users.json # User data
โ โโโ posts.json # Blog posts
โ โโโ products.json # Product catalog
โ โโโ config.json # App configuration
โ
โโโ src/
โโโ package.json
JsonBoard automatically scans your data/ folder (or any folder you specify) and provides a beautiful interface to edit all JSON files.
Manage your projects, skills, and experience visually:
portfolio/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ projects.json # Add/remove projects instantly
โ โโโ skills.json # Update your tech stack
โ โโโ experience.json # Manage work history
โ โโโ testimonials.json # Client feedback
Perfect for: Freelancers, developers showcasing work, agencies updating portfolios
Content management without the CMS complexity:
blog/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ posts.json # Blog post metadata & content
โ โโโ authors.json # Writer profiles
โ โโโ categories.json # Content organization
โ โโโ featured.json # Homepage highlights
Perfect for: Personal blogs, company blogs, documentation sites, news sites
Build product catalogs quickly:
store/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ products.json # Product listings with details
โ โโโ categories.json # Product organization
โ โโโ inventory.json # Stock tracking
โ โโโ promotions.json # Sales and discounts
Perfect for: MVP development, client demos, prototype testing, small businesses
Manage game data without databases:
game/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ levels.json # Level design and progression
โ โโโ characters.json # Player and NPC stats
โ โโโ items.json # Weapons, armor, collectibles
โ โโโ leaderboard.json # High scores and achievements
Perfect for: Indie developers, game jams, prototype testing, balance tweaking
Quick business applications:
business/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ customers.json # Customer database
โ โโโ invoices.json # Billing and payments
โ โโโ inventory.json # Stock management
โ โโโ employees.json # Staff information
Perfect for: Small businesses, freelancers, local services, consultants
Simple team coordination:
project/
โโโ data/
โ โโโ tasks.json # Task tracking and status
โ โโโ team.json # Team member info
โ โโโ milestones.json # Project deadlines
โ โโโ resources.json # Files and links
Perfect for: Small teams, personal projects, client work, open source coordination
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ ๐งฉ JsonBoard - users.json โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโค
โ # โ id โ name โ email โ role โ โ๏ธ โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโค
โ 1 โ 1 โ John Doe โ john@example.com โ admin โ ๐๏ธ โ
โ 2 โ 2 โ Jane Smith โ jane@example.com โ user โ ๏ฟฝ๏ธ โ
โ 3 โ 3 โ Bob Wilson โ bob@example.com โ editor โ ๐๏ธ โ
โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ
โ โ Add Row โ
[
{
"id": 1,
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "john@example.com",
"role": "admin",
"created_at": "2025-01-01T00:00:00Z"
}
]
/api/files, /api/files/:filename/records)Pull requests, issues, and ideas are welcome! Letโs make JSON editing beautiful and easy.
MIT
Made with โค๏ธ by SH20RAJ
FAQs
A local-first, zero-setup visual database for your JSON files. Features spreadsheet-like editing, centralized Zod schema generation (like Drizzle), TypeScript-first validation, and smart file management. Perfect for developers working with JSON data.
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