The "Unexpected token } in JSON" error typically occurs when there's a trailing comma before a closing brace, or when JSON structure is malformed. This is one of the most common JSON syntax errors.
Common Causes
- Trailing comma before closing brace
} - Trailing comma before closing bracket
] - Extra commas in JSON structure
- Missing quotes around keys or values
Broken JSON Example
❌ Broken JSON (Trailing Comma):
{
"name": "John",
"age": 30, ← Trailing comma error
}Error: Unexpected token } in JSON at position 45
✅ Fixed JSON:
{
"name": "John",
"age": 30
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