How do I install and use a JSON editor in Eclipse?
I just went to the site and downloaded the file. You want the zip file that is downloaded. Once you have that, go to Help -> Install New Software. Click the Add.. Button and then the Archive button, and specify the location of the zip file you downloaded, and then proceed through the installation.
Make sure you DESELECT group items by Category (see answer below)
The zip file provided is set up for this type of installation within Eclipse.
So I got it to work on Galileo and it apparently can work in newer Eclipse versions. Just download the zip file, go to:
- Help->Install New Software
- Add-> Archive and select the zip file.
- DESELECT "Group Items By category" option at the bottom.
- install.
There are more details here (search for comment by 'stokiematt' towards the bottom). http://sourceforge.net/projects/eclipsejsonedit/forums/forum/957258/topic/3311846
You need to copy the file json.editor.plugin_0.9.4.jar inside plugins folder of the zip archive inside the plugins folder of your eclipse installation.
After that relaunch eclipse, and the plugin will be installed .
To open a file with the json editor you have to select the file in package explorer then right click on it and select Open With and then Json editor :
