JSON Manipulation▌
by gongrzhe
Manipulate and analyze JSON data with JSON Manipulation using JSONPath syntax. Query arrays and explore JSONPath example
Provides a JSON manipulation interface using JSONPath syntax for querying, transforming, and analyzing structured data across diverse datasets.
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best for
- / Data analysts working with JSON APIs
- / Developers processing structured data feeds
- / Automating data extraction and transformation tasks
capabilities
- / Query JSON data using JSONPath syntax
- / Filter JSON datasets with custom conditions
- / Sort and slice array data
- / Transform data with map, flatten, and grouping operations
- / Perform string and numeric operations on JSON fields
- / Calculate aggregations like sum and statistics
what it does
Query and manipulate JSON data from URLs using JSONPath expressions. Provides filtering, sorting, and transformation capabilities for structured data analysis.
about
JSON Manipulation is a community-built MCP server published by gongrzhe that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Manipulate and analyze JSON data with JSON Manipulation using JSONPath syntax. Query arrays and explore JSONPath example It is categorized under databases, analytics data. This server exposes 2 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install JSON Manipulation in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
license
MIT
JSON Manipulation is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
JSON MCP Server (@gongrzhe/[email protected])
A JSON Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for querying and manipulating JSON data. This server enables LLMs to interact with JSON data through a set of standardized tools.
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# Using npx with specific version (recommended)
npx @gongrzhe/[email protected]
# Install specific version globally
npm install -g @gongrzhe/[email protected]
# Run after global installation
server-json-mcp
Components
Tools
-
query
- Query JSON data using JSONPath syntax with extended operations
- Input:
url(string): URL of the JSON data sourcejsonPath(string): JSONPath expression with optional operations
-
filter
- Filter JSON data using conditions
- Input:
url(string): URL of the JSON data sourcejsonPath(string): Base JSONPath expressioncondition(string): Filter condition
Supported Operations
Array Operations
- Slicing:
$[0:5],$[-3:],$[1:4] - Sorting:
$.sort(price),$.sort(-price) - Distinct:
$.distinct() - Transformations:
- Map:
$.map(fieldName) - Flatten:
$.flatten() - Union:
$.union([1,2,3]) - Intersection:
$.intersection([1,2,3])
- Map:
String Operations
- Case:
$.toLowerCase(),$.toUpperCase() - Tests:
$.startsWith('test'),$.endsWith('test') - Search:
$.contains('test'),$.matches('pattern')
Numeric Operations
- Math:
$.math(+10),$.pow2() - Rounding:
$.round(),$.floor(),$.ceil() - Functions:
$.abs(),$.sqrt()
Date Operations
- Format:
$.format('YYYY-MM-DD') - Check:
$.isToday() - Modify:
$.add(1, 'days')
Aggregation Operations
- Group:
$.groupBy(category) - Stats:
$.sum(price),$.avg(price),$.min(price),$.max(price)
Configuration
Usage with Claude Desktop
To use this server with the Claude Desktop app, add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"json": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@gongrzhe/[email protected]"
]
}
}
Alternatively, you can use the node command directly if you have the package installed:
{
"json": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"path/to/build/index.js"
]
}
}
Development
Building from Source
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies:
npm install - Build the project:
npm run build
Notes
- All JSONPath expressions start with
$representing the root object - Array indices are zero-based
- String values in operations should be wrapped in quotes
- Date operations support 'days', 'months', and 'years' units
- Numeric operations support basic arithmetic operators (+, -, *, /)
License
MIT
FAQ
- What is the JSON Manipulation MCP server?
- JSON Manipulation is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for JSON Manipulation?
- This profile displays 29 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Direct Database Queries from AI
Enable Claude to query your database directly using natural language
Example
Ask 'Show me top 10 customers by revenue this month' and get SQL results instantly
Eliminate manual SQL writing for ad-hoc queries, get insights 10x faster
Data Analysis & Reporting
Generate complex reports and analytics without leaving conversation
Example
Analyze sales trends, cohort retention, user behavior patterns conversationally
Democratize data access—non-technical team members can query databases
Schema Exploration
Understand database structure, relationships, and data models
Example
'Explain the user_orders table schema and its relationships'
Onboard engineers faster, explore unfamiliar databases efficiently
Data Validation & Quality Checks
Run data quality queries to catch anomalies and inconsistencies
Example
Find duplicate records, missing values, orphaned foreign keys automatically
Maintain data integrity with less manual SQL work
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor with MCP support
- ›Database credentials (read-only recommended for safety)
- ›Network access from Claude client to database
- ›Understanding of database security and access control
Time Estimate
15-30 minutes including configuration and testing
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-[name]
- 2.Configure database connection in Claude Desktop config (~/.claude/mcp.json)
- 3.Provide connection string: host, port, database, username, password
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load MCP server
- 5.Test connection: 'List all tables in database'
- 6.Run simple query: 'Show me 5 rows from users table'
- 7.Verify results and permissions are correct
- 8.Document query patterns for team use
Troubleshooting
- ⚠Connection refused: Check database is running and network accessible
- ⚠Authentication failed: Verify credentials, check user permissions
- ⚠Claude can't see tables: Grant appropriate read permissions to database user
- ⚠Slow queries: Add indexes, limit result set size, use read replicas
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, restart Claude Desktop
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Use read-only database credentials to prevent accidental writes
- +Connect to read replica, not production primary database
- +Set query timeout limits to prevent long-running queries
- +Document database schema and common queries for AI context
- +Monitor query performance and optimize slow queries
- +Use connection pooling for better performance
- +Test with non-production data first
✗ Don't
- −Don't use production write credentials—risk of data corruption
- −Don't query production database during peak traffic hours
- −Don't expose sensitive PII without proper access controls
- −Don't skip query result validation—AI can misinterpret schema
- −Don't allow unlimited result set sizes—set LIMIT clauses
- −Don't share database credentials in plain text config files
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Create database views for common queries to simplify AI access
- ★Add schema comments/descriptions so AI understands column meanings
- ★Use semantic table/column names ('customer_lifetime_value' not 'clv')
- ★Set up query logging to audit what Claude is querying
- ★Create saved query templates for recurring analysis
- ★Combine with data visualization tools for better insights
Technical Details▌
Architecture
MCP server acts as bridge between Claude and database, translating natural language to SQL queries and returning results in structured format.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Database-specific protocols (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Compatibility
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite
- MongoDB
- Redis
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for ad-hoc data queries, exploratory analysis, report generation, schema exploration, and democratizing data access. Best for read-heavy analytics workloads.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for production write operations, mission-critical transactions, real-time OLTP workloads, or when database contains sensitive PII without proper access controls. Use read replicas, not primary.
Integration▌
- →Read replica connection for analytics queries
- →Database view layer to abstract complex joins
- →Query result caching for repeated questions
- →Audit logging of all AI-generated queries
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★29 reviews- ★★★★★Li Choi· Dec 24, 2024
JSON Manipulation is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Advait Abebe· Dec 12, 2024
JSON Manipulation is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 8, 2024
JSON Manipulation is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 27, 2024
Useful MCP listing: JSON Manipulation is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Chen Lopez· Nov 15, 2024
Useful MCP listing: JSON Manipulation is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
- ★★★★★Ava Bansal· Nov 3, 2024
According to our notes, JSON Manipulation benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
- ★★★★★Ava Haddad· Oct 22, 2024
JSON Manipulation has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 18, 2024
JSON Manipulation reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Alexander Khanna· Oct 6, 2024
JSON Manipulation reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Alexander Thompson· Jul 27, 2024
Strong directory entry: JSON Manipulation surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
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