European Commission JSON Validator

What European Commission JSON Validator is

European Commission JSON Validator checks JSON content against one or more JSON schemas. Its generic validator accepts schemas supplied by users, rather than relying on predefined schemas. Validation is available through a web interface, REST API, SOAP API and command-line tool. Validators can be configured for multiple validation types and domains, use local or remote schemas, and show customized user-facing text. For each validation type, user-provided schemas can be required, optional or disabled. Standalone validators can also be integrated into conformance test cases as validation steps. The service is free plan. Standalone use needs no registration and does not record validation inputs or resulting reports. Deployment options include local or on-premises operation with Docker, or a public service hosted on the Test Bed. The shared Test Bed service is available over the Internet; an on-premises installation is suggested when Internet availability is unacceptable or private resources are needed. Source code is on GitHub, and stable and daily releases are published on Docker Hub. The Test Bed is used by public administrations, international organizations, industry and academia.

Who it suits

It suits developers and organizations that need to validate JSON against user-supplied schemas through a web interface, APIs or command line. Teams needing local or on-premises deployment can consider the Docker option.

Limits

The shared Test Bed validator is exposed over the Internet. When that access is unacceptable or private resources are needed, the suggested route is an on-premises installation.

Getting started

1. Open the public validator web interface
2. Provide one or more JSON schemas
3. Submit JSON content for validation
4. Use the REST API, SOAP API or command-line tool when preferred
5. Run locally or on-premises with Docker, or use the Test Bed service

Verdict

European Commission JSON Validator offers configurable schema validation through several interfaces, with standalone use that does not record inputs or reports. Choose deployment with the shared service’s Internet availability and any private-resource requirements in mind.