# JSON Object Every standardized hand history *MUST* be in a self contained JSON [\](/json-object/untitled-1.md) object. We chose JSON due to it meeting the following needs: * It is plain text and accessible. * It is understandable by any person without requiring third party software (other than a text editor). * It is structured and the structure can be standardized and documented. * It is an efficient structured format. * JSON enjoys wide adoption and therefore development libraries across all programming languages. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hh-specs.handhistory.org/json-object-1.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.