Download formatted JSON as a file directly from the formatter
When I'm working with large API responses during debugging, I often want to save the formatted output to a file for reference later or to share with a colleague. Right now the only option is Copy → paste into VS Code → save manually.
Could we get a Download button next to the Copy button that saves the current output as a .json file? Ideally with options for formatted vs minified. Would make sharing API response snapshots in bug tickets or PRs so much easier.
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Yes! I do this manually every time. Copy → open VS Code → paste → Ctrl+S → rename the file. A single Download button would save about 10 seconds per export which adds up fast.
Good idea, and if you're adding it — could there be a toggle between formatted (pretty-printed) and minified when downloading? Sometimes you need the compact version to paste into a config or send over a size-limited channel.
Seconded. Being able to share response snapshots as actual .json files in bug reports and PRs is way cleaner than embedding a blob of text. Also useful for regression testing — save the "good" response and compare later.
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