- What is JSON unflattening?
- Unflattening is the reverse of flattening. It takes a flat object with dot-separated keys like {"a.b.c":1} and reconstructs the nested structure: {"a":{"b":{"c":1}}}.
- What separator should I use?
- Use the same separator that was used when the JSON was flattened. The default is a dot. If your keys use underscores or slashes as separators, select the matching option.
- What happens if a key segment already exists as a non-object value?
- If a conflict is detected during reconstruction, the later key path overwrites the earlier value. For best results, ensure all key paths are consistent and non-conflicting.
- Can I unflatten JSON that was not created by this tool?
- Yes, as long as the input is a valid flat JSON object using a consistent separator character for all keys. The tool is not limited to output from the JSON Flattener.
