How to load a json data file into a variable in robot framework?

Question

I Am trying to load a json data file into a variable directly in Robot Framework. Can anyone please elaborate with an e.g. giving the exact syntax as to how to do it? Thanks

Answer 1

There is a library available for this: HttpLibrary.HTTP

${json}= | Get file | example.json
${port}  | HttpLibrary.HTTP.Get Json Value | ${json} | /port
log      | ${port}

API Document is available here: http://peritus.github.io/robotframework-httplibrary/HttpLibrary.html