Values · Value
Flatten JSON
Turn nested JSON into one level of dotted keys: {a: {b: 1}} → a.b = 1. To show a whole record as lines.
json.flatten
In a flow
“Works out flatten JSON whenever a step wired to it needs the answer.”
profile → lines of key = value
What it does
Turn nested JSON into one level of dotted keys: {a: {b: 1}} → a.b = 1. To show a whole record as lines. It's a value node: no white pins, it works out its answer when a step wired to it needs it. It gives 3 values later steps can use. Find it under Values in the palette.
When to use it
Use it when a step needs a value worked out first: turn nested JSON into one level of dotted keys: {a: {b: 1}} → a.b = 1. To show a whole record as lines.
When not to
For a value that never changes, type it into the setting instead of wiring a node.
Typical wiring
Sockets: settings you can wire
- JSON Text
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JSON text, like the Object from Read JSON.
What goes there: Type it in the side panel, or wire in text. e.g. Hello there
If it's empty: Optional. Left empty and unwired, it uses {}.
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Values it gives
- Flat JSON Text
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One level, dotted keys. e.g. {"a.b": 1}
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
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- As lines Text
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One key = value a line. e.g. a.b = 1
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
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- Keys Number
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How many keys. e.g. 1
If it's empty: Empty when the step didn't make one (it stopped early or was skipped); steps reading it get nothing.
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