Enhancement: strip whitespace when checking JSON

[shamoon]

Proposed change

Improves compatibility e.g. #3701

Type of change

• New service widget
• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Documentation only
• Other (please explain)

Checklist:

• If applicable, I have added corresponding documentation changes.
• If applicable, I have reviewed the feature and / or service widget guidelines.
• I have checked that all code style checks pass using pre-commit hooks and linting checks.
• If applicable, I have tested my code for new features & regressions on both mobile & desktop devices, using the latest version of major browsers.

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