.json-patch JSON patch
Text & source code
| MIME type | application/json-patch+json |
|---|---|
| Description | JSON patch |
| Acronym | JSON – JavaScript Object Notation |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | application/json |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .json-patch file?
A .json-patch file is a “JSON patch” (MIME type application/json-patch+json). JSON stands for JavaScript Object Notation.
How do I open a .json-patch file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .json-patch file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.json-patch shows the guessed type.
Which format is .json-patch based on?
Technically a .json-patch file is a subtype of “JSON document” (application/json), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .json-patch?
The MIME type is application/json-patch+json. In the Apache web server: AddType application/json-patch+json .json-patch; in nginx: types { application/json-patch+json json-patch; }.