# Get Path

Get a value at a path using lodash _.get

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/get-path

- **Category:** Data Processing

- **Keywords:** get, path, lodash, object, array

## Overview

Get a value from an object or array using a property path.

**Highlights:**
- Uses lodash `_.get`
- Supports dot and bracket paths
- Optional JSON default value

**Example:**
- Input: `{"user":{"name":"Ada"}}`
- Path: `user.name`
- Result: `"Ada"`

## Inputs

- **Input** (textarea): Enter a JSON object or array
- **Path** (text): Property path to read
- **Default Value** (textarea): Optional JSON default value

## When to use

- When you need to extract a specific nested value from a large JSON response.
- When you want to safely access object properties without risking 'undefined' errors.
- When you need to provide a fallback value if a specific path does not exist in your data.

## How it works

- Paste your JSON object or array into the input field.
- Define the path to the desired property using standard dot notation (e.g., user.profile.id) or bracket notation (e.g., users\[0\].name).
- Optionally provide a default JSON value to return if the path is not found.
- Execute the tool to retrieve the specific value instantly.

## Use cases

- Extracting specific configuration settings from a nested JSON settings file.
- Parsing individual user details from a large API response array.
- Retrieving default values from a configuration object when specific keys are missing.

## Frequently asked questions

### What library does this tool use?

This tool utilizes the industry-standard lodash _.get function for robust data retrieval.

### Can I access array elements?

Yes, you can use bracket notation (e.g., items[0].price) to access specific elements within an array.

### What happens if the path does not exist?

If the path is not found, the tool will return 'undefined' unless you provide a custom default value.

### Does it support deep nesting?

Yes, the tool supports arbitrarily deep paths as long as the structure is valid JSON.

### Is the input data validated?

The tool expects valid JSON input; ensure your data is correctly formatted before processing.

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