#590 · Developer Tool

Package JSON Dependency Sorter

Sort package names alphabetically inside dependency-related sections without moving unrelated top-level fields. The sorter handles dependencies, devDependencies, peerDependencies, optionalDependencies, bundledDependencies, and bundleDependencies while preserving version strings. Choose case-sensitive or locale-aware ordering and review exactly which sections changed. No package is added, removed, installed, or upgraded.

Developer Input

package.json content
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How to use this developer tool

  1. Paste package.json content or load a text file.
  2. Choose any option shown above the run button.
  3. Select Sort Dependencies or press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter.
  4. Review the notes, then copy or download the result.

What this developer tool does

The output is generated directly from the supplied package.json content. Summary values make malformed or unchanged items visible instead of hiding them.

The parser validates the expected syntax first, applies the documented field or timestamp rules, and serializes only finite, explicit values.

Keep the original source until the result has been reviewed against the system or package manager that will consume it.

Example

Load the sample and run the tool. The output shows the parsed or transformed values along with a count and a practical interpretation.

{"name":"demo-app","dependencies":{"zod":"^4.0.0","axios":"^1.7.0","express":"^5.0.0"},"devDependencies":{"vitest":"^3.0.0","eslint":"^9.0.0"}}

Use cases

  • Investigating build, log, token, or identifier data during debugging
  • Preparing a clean result for code review or documentation
  • Checking assumptions before changing production configuration

Tips for reliable output

  • Use the exact raw value rather than a screenshot.
  • Confirm the source system and expected format.
  • Keep timestamps explicit about seconds, milliseconds, and zones.
  • Do not treat decoding as authenticity verification.
  • Review downloaded output before replacing a project file.

Processing details

Processing is deterministic and runs in browser memory. The implementation uses native JSON, date, text encoding, and integer APIs where applicable to package json dependency sorter.

No registry, database, signature service, package installer, or remote clock is queried. Results describe the supplied text only.

Frequently asked questions

Does Package JSON Dependency Sorter send input to a server?

No. Its core processing runs locally in your browser and makes no network request.

What happens when the input is invalid?

The page stops processing and shows a specific validation message so the source data is not silently changed.

Can I process several values at once?

Yes, when the input label calls for one value per line. JSON manifest tools process one document at a time.

Is the downloaded result ready to use?

The download matches the visible output. Review it in the context of your project before replacing a source file.

What is the main limitation of this result?

The browser performs a focused static transformation. It cannot confirm external database records, registry state, signatures, or runtime behavior.

Output reference

FieldMeaning
OutputCopy-ready processed text
SummaryCounts and processing state
InterpretationLimits and next review step