Syntax for selecting nth element of an array

[DonBranson]

In a request using chaining, I want to extract the zeroth element of an array. This syntax returns an array:

$.content[?(@.content.email == '[email protected]')]

Saying,

Returned more than one result: $.content[?(@.content.email == '[email protected]')]

I've tried a few things to no avail, but expected this syntax would select the zeroth element:

Returned more than one result: $.content[?(@.content.email == '[email protected]')][0]

But the Live Preview says,

Returned no results: $.content[?(@.content.email == '[email protected]')][0]

What's the correct syntax?

[develohpanda]

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about what the correct syntax should be. Does your query work in https://jsonpath.com/ if you try with some sample data?

There are some related tickets to explore moving to jq and this may be an issue with jsonpath itself. cc: @dimitropoulos

[DonBranson]

Gotcha. I asked this question over there: Syntax for selecting nth element of an array from a filter response.

[develohpanda]

Sounds good, let's see what they come back with. If nothing else I don't think adding a nth element option will be too difficult

[DonBranson]

They haven't responded to my question just yet. I'd like an nth element option when you have a chance.

I have an unrelated question that could probably start a new thread, but...is there a way to create a script-like thing that just says, "hey, run these 20 requests"? I can start a new thread for this if you prefer.

[develohpanda]

Sorry about the delay! I haven't been able to get to exposing an option like that yet. For the next question, could you open a new discussion for that please? 🙏🏽

[DonBranson]

Yes, and sorry about my delay. :)