fix: allow a comment between a trailing comma and ']' (#1500) (#1696) Trailing commas and comments are both allowed by default, but they did not compose inside arrays: readArray detected a trailing-comma ']' with a raw `*current_ == ']'` peek that skipped only whitespace, not comments. So `[1, 2, /* c */]` left current_ at the comment, the peek failed, and the parser tried to read another value -- which hit ']' and reported "value, object or array expected". readObject already handled this via readTokenSkippingComments. Add skipCommentTokens() (skip whitespace and comments, leaving current_ at the next significant character) and use it in readArray before the ']' check. Consumed comments stay in commentsBefore_, so a comment before a real element is still attached to it; if the array ends, they are simply not attached -- matching object behavior. Adds CharReaderTest/parseTrailingCommaWithComment covering line/block comments after a trailing comma, an empty array containing only a comment, the object form, and that a comment before a real element is still attached.
JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format. It can represent numbers, strings, ordered sequences of values, and collections of name/value pairs.
JsonCpp is a C++ library that allows manipulating JSON values, including serialization and deserialization to and from strings. It can also preserve existing comment in deserialization/serialization steps, making it a convenient format to store user input files.
JsonCpp is a mature project in maintenance mode. Our priority is providing a stable, reliable JSON library for the long tail of C++ development.
JsonCpp remains a primary choice for developers who require comment preservation and support for legacy toolchains where modern C++ standards are unavailable. The library is intended to be a reliable dependency that does not require frequent updates or major migration efforts.
1.y.z (master): Actively maintained. Requires C++11.
0.y.z: Legacy support for pre-C++11 compilers. Maintenance is limited to critical security fixes.
00.11.z: Discontinued.
Major versions maintain binary compatibility. Critical security fixes are accepted for both the master and 0.y.z branches.
[!NOTE] Package manager ports (vcpkg, Conan, etc.) are community-maintained. Please report outdated versions or missing generators to their respective repositories.
meson wrap install jsoncpp
For projects requiring a single-header approach, JsonCpp provides a script to generate an amalgamated source and header file.
You can generate the amalgamated files by running the following Python script from the top-level directory:
python3 amalgamate.py
This will generate a dist directory containing jsoncpp.cpp, json/json.h, and json/json-forwards.h. You can then drop these files directly into your project's source tree and compile jsoncpp.cpp alongside your other source files.
Documentation is generated via Doxygen. Additional information is available on the Project Wiki.
JsonCpp is licensed under the MIT license, or public domain where recognized. See LICENSE for details.