python-jsonpath
JSONPath, JSON Pointer and JSON Patch for Python.
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Yes. The package is actively maintained, has zero known vulnerabilities, carries a permissive MIT license, installs with no dependencies, and implements a standards-based API (RFC 9535) that is well-documented. It is suitable for production use in any Python project that needs to query or manipulate JSON data.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Low friction: pure Python wheel with no runtime dependencies.
- Actively maintained with a recent release; last commit 2026-07-28.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license (permissive); you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in commercial and private projects with minimal restrictions.
last release 2026-07-07 (38 days) · last repo commit 2026-07-28 · 77 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 1,497,050 downloads/mo, #3,835 on PyPI
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pip install python-jsonpath
import jsonpath
data = {"users": [{"name": "Sue", "score": 100}, {"name": "John", "score": 86}]}
result = jsonpath.findall("$.users[?@.score < 100].name", data)
print(result) # ['John']What it is and what it does
Python JSONPath is a query engine that extracts data from JSON structures using JSONPath expressions. It implements the RFC 9535 standard and is tested against the JSONPath Compliance Test Suite, making it suitable for applications that need standards-compliant path-based JSON navigation. The package also bundles RFC 6901 JSON Pointer (for direct reference resolution) and RFC 6902 JSON Patch (for applying structured modifications to JSON objects).
The library has no external runtime dependencies and supports Python 3.8 through 3.14 on both CPython and PyPy. It is designed as a general-purpose tool for developers who need to query, reference, or patch JSON data programmatically—typical use cases include API response filtering, configuration file manipulation, and data transformation pipelines.
Use it for
- Extract matching records from a JSON API response using filter expressions like $.users[?@.status == 'active']
- Navigate deeply nested JSON structures with JSON Pointer to retrieve or validate specific field values
- Apply a series of add, remove, copy, or test operations to JSON objects using JSON Patch
- Build data transformation pipelines that select and modify JSON documents in bulk
- Validate JSON structure compliance by combining JSONPath queries with test assertions
Worth the install?
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Yes.
The package is actively maintained, has zero known vulnerabilities, carries a permissive MIT license, installs with no dependencies, and implements a standards-based API (RFC 9535) that is well-documented. It is suitable for production use in any Python project that needs to query or manipulate JSON data.
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python-jsonpath on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction: pure Python wheel with no runtime dependencies. Actively maintained with a recent release; last commit 2026-07-28.
License in practice
MIT license (permissive); you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in commercial and private projects with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install python-jsonpath
import jsonpath
data = {"users": [{"name": "Sue", "score": 100}, {"name": "John", "score": 86}]}
result = jsonpath.findall("$.users[?@.score < 100].name", data)
print(result) # ['John']Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 38 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 1,497,050 / month, #3,835 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPy |
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See also jsonpatch · jsonpath-rfc9535 · jsonpointer · jsonpath-python · jsonpath-ng · jsonpath-rw-ext · bc-jsonpath-ng · jschon · jsonpath-rw · json-spec