Definition
Full definition of json
JSON looks like {"name": "Sarah", "age": 30, "emails": ["sarah@example.com"]}. It's a human-readable, machine-parseable format that became the de-facto standard for web APIs in the 2010s. Every Tiny Command action receives JSON from upstream steps and produces JSON for downstream steps. Knowing how to read JSON is the single highest-leverage skill for automation work.
In practice
JSON examples
Stripe webhook payload
{"id": "evt_123", "type": "charge.succeeded", "data": {"object": {"amount": 1999}}}
Used by
Apps that exemplify json
See json in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about json
How do I extract a field from JSON?
Use dot notation: response.data.object.amount. Tiny Command's field picker shows you the available paths visually.
What if a field is sometimes missing?
Use a default: response.amount ?? 0. Or add a Filter step earlier to skip records without the field.
