A command-line utility for Openclaw Skills that automatically alphabetizes JSON object keys to ensure data consistency and simplified version control.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install json-key-sorter
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install json-key-sorter using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is JSON Key Sorter?
JSON Key Sorter is a specialized utility designed to bring order to messy or unsorted JSON files. By programmatically sorting keys alphabetically, it transforms inconsistent data structures into predictable, human-readable formats. This is an essential tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for developers who need to maintain clean codebases and perform accurate file comparisons.
The utility eliminates the noise in git diffs caused by key reordering, making it significantly easier to track actual data changes. Whether you are dealing with large configuration files or complex API responses, this skill ensures that your JSON output remains uniform across different environments and executions, saving developers time and reducing unnecessary merge conflicts.
JSON Key Sorter Use Cases
- Comparing JSON files during code reviews to spot actual value changes rather than structural shifts.
- Standardizing API response payloads for consistent documentation and automated testing.
- Cleaning up auto-generated configuration files before committing them to version control.
- Integrating into CI/CD pipelines to enforce data formatting standards using Openclaw Skills.
How JSON Key Sorter Works
- The user provides a target JSON file or pipes JSON data directly into the tool via the command line interface.
- The utility parses the JSON structure, identifying all nested objects and arrays within the document.
- It recursively sorts all keys within every object alphabetically while strictly preserving the original data types and values.
- The formatted, standardized JSON is then either printed to the console for immediate inspection or saved to a specified output file path.
JSON Key Sorter Setup
To start using this utility with your Openclaw Skills, follow these steps:
# Ensure you have Python installed on your system
# Download the tool.py script to your project directory
# Basic usage: sort and print to console
python tool.py my_data.json
# Advanced usage: save sorted output to a specific file
python tool.py my_data.json -o sorted_data.json
JSON Key Sorter Data Schema & Taxonomy
The JSON Key Sorter manages data by strictly adhering to the JSON standard while enforcing alphabetical order. Below is how the skill handles your information:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Format | Valid .json files or standard input (stdin) stream |
| Output Format | Minified or pretty-printed JSON with sorted keys |
| Recursion | Full support for deeply nested objects and arrays |
| Dependencies | Pure Python; no external libraries required |
JSON Key Sorter Advanced Features
- Pipe support: Seamlessly integrate with other Openclaw Skills by piping JSON data from one command to another.
- Recursive sorting: Automatically handles complex, deeply nested data structures to ensure every level of the JSON is standardized.
- Custom output flags: Use the -o flag to direct processed data to new files without altering the source material.
- Non-destructive processing: Only modifies key order, ensuring that data integrity and values remain 100% accurate.
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