The sort-json operation sorts a JSON document recursively. Object keys are sorted alphabetically, and arrays are sorted according to the values they contain. Nested objects and arrays are processed as well, so the ordering is applied throughout the JSON structure rather than only at the top level.
For every JSON object, sort-json orders its keys using JavaScript's localeCompare comparison. The same rule is applied to nested objects at every level. After sorting the keys, the operation recursively sorts each corresponding value, preserving the JSON data while changing its ordering.
Arrays are recursively processed and then sorted by comparing their JSON values. Values are first ordered by JSON type, using the types null, boolean, number, object, string, and array according to their JavaScript type ordering. Values of the same type are then compared by their contents. Strings, numbers, booleans, and null values are compared through their string representations with numeric comparison enabled. Arrays are compared element by element, while objects are compared by their sorted keys and then by the corresponding values.
Yes. The operation recursively processes nested objects and arrays. An object inside another object has its keys sorted, and an array inside an object is sorted as well. Elements inside nested arrays are also recursively processed before the array itself is ordered. This makes the resulting JSON consistently sorted throughout the entire structure.
The operation changes the ordering of objects and arrays rather than changing the underlying JSON values. Object properties are reordered, and array elements are reordered according to the operation's comparison rules. Scalar values such as strings, numbers, booleans, and null remain the same.
If the file cannot be parsed as JSON, sort-json does not produce a sorted result. Instead, the operation records a JSON Decode Error with the message Invalid JSON file. Valid JSON is required for the operation to process the file.
Open the JSON workspace in Lamuki, add the JSON files you want to process, select the files, and apply the sort-json operation. The operation parses each selected JSON file, recursively sorts its objects and arrays, and writes the formatted JSON result back to the file. You can then review the processed files and download the files you need.
Yes. Lamuki supports multiple-file processing in its JSON workspace, so sort-json can be used as part of a batch workflow instead of requiring files to be handled one at a time. Lamuki provides unlimited batch processing, making it practical to apply the same JSON sorting operation across a larger collection of files.
Lamuki supports entire folder uploads in its workspaces. This lets you bring a collection of files into the JSON workspace and select the files you want to process with sort-json. The operation itself processes the contents as JSON, so each file selected for the operation needs to contain valid JSON.
The operation serializes the sorted JSON with a two-space indentation level. This means the resulting content is formatted as readable, indented JSON rather than compact JSON. The operation does not expose formatting options; two spaces are used by the implementation.
Consistent ordering can make JSON easier to inspect, compare, and review. Sorting object keys gives similarly structured documents a predictable property order, while sorting arrays provides a deterministic ordering based on their JSON values. This can be useful when working with generated JSON, configuration data, structured datasets, or collections of JSON files where consistent ordering makes differences easier to identify.
Yes. The sort-json operation is part of Lamuki's complete JSON workspace, so the processed files remain available for continued work. After sorting, you can select another operation from the workspace's operation interface and continue working with the same files without manually downloading and re-uploading them between operations.
Yes. Lamuki provides a workspace for working with the files throughout the process. After applying sort-json, you can review the resulting files and download the files you need when your workflow is complete. This makes the operation suitable for both one-off JSON cleanup and multi-step JSON workflows.
Yes. Lamuki processes user files directly in the browser, so the JSON content is processed on the user's device rather than being transferred to a remote server for processing. This allows you to sort JSON files while keeping their contents on your device during the processing workflow.
sort-json is useful for anyone who needs consistent ordering in JSON files. Developers can use it when reviewing structured data or generated files, while users working with collections of JSON documents can use it to standardize ordering across files. Because the operation recursively handles nested objects and arrays and supports batch processing through the JSON workspace, it can also be useful when the same sorting workflow needs to be applied to many files.
