Kong / Kong/insomnia

[Feature request] See JSON path on mouse over of JSON response field values

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Description

### Expected Behavior

When the response is JSON, it should be possible to mouse over JSON field values, to find its equivalent JSON path expression.

### Actual Behavior

When the response is JSON, it should be possible to mouse over JSON field values, to find its equivalent JSON path expression.

### Reproduction Steps

1. Submit a HTTP request that returns JSON response
2. Mouse over json fields

### Is there an existing issue for this?

- [X] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://www.github.com/Kong/insomnia/issues) for this problem.

### Additional Information

_No response_

### Insomnia Version

2023.5.8

### What operating system are you using?

macOS

### Operating System Version

MacOS Ventura

### Installation method

downloaded for macos

### Last Known Working Insomnia version

_No response_

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Research direction

The issue concerns JSON response field values in the response viewer; begin by locating the JSON response rendering entry point and reproduce the behavior with an HTTP request that returns JSON. Done means hovering a field value reveals its equivalent JSON path expression.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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