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How can I create prettier fixtures with manage.py dumpdata?

I'm trying to get my Django fixtures printed in a prettier way.

I've outputting the fixtures:
python manage.py dumpdata >> fixture_app.json

This creates a file with 1000's of characters all on one line. When I try to view the file with my Text Editor( TextMate ), the Editor hangs.

Is there anyway that the fixtures can be exported in a prettier way using multiple lines?

Solution

  • You can try:

    python manage.py dumpdata --indent=2

    it will be easier to read.