Patch JSON Files

With this task, you can patch JSON files using JSON patch syntax.

Add the task to your Build or Release Definition

You will find the task in the "Utility" category.

Configuration

General

• Syntax type - The syntax used for the patch content. See documentation for more information.
• Patch working directory - Working directory. Example: $(Build.SourcesDirectory)
• Target files - Patch target file. Example: appsettings*.json
• Patch Content - Patch content.
• Output patched file in logs - Output patched file in logs
• Use JSON5 - Enable JSON5 parser. JSON5 is a relaxed and relaxing extension to JSON.
• Produce JSON5 - If checked, the task will produce JSON5 content (incompatible with most JSON parser).