RFC 6901 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2013
WED · 29 JUL 2026
JavaScript Object Notation Pointer
Overview
RFC 6901, “JavaScript Object Notation Pointer”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2013 by P. Bryan, K. Zyp, M. Nottingham. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
JSON Pointer defines a string syntax for identifying a specific value within a JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) document.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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