WTForms-JSON extends WTForms to provide convenient serialization and deserialization of form data to and from JSON, particularly useful for RESTful APIs. It allows forms to be populated directly from JSON payloads and validates them as usual. The latest version is 0.3.5, released in 2017. The project appears to be unmaintained.
pip install wtforms-jsonVerified import paths — ran on the pinned version, not inferred.
Demonstrates initializing wtforms-json and populating a form with JSON data, followed by validation. It shows handling both valid and invalid JSON inputs.
For new projects, consider modern alternatives or manually handle JSON serialization/deserialization. If migrating, thoroughly test with your specific WTForms and Python versions.
Evaluate actively maintained alternatives for JSON handling with WTForms or implement custom solutions.
Ensure `init_app()` is called early in your application's lifecycle, typically during setup or configuration.
Be prepared to implement custom error formatting or validation logic around WTForms-JSON if specific error structures are required for your API.