diff --git a/inventory/ui/blueprint.py b/inventory/ui/blueprint.py
index 74b0df9..adea7e8 100644
--- a/inventory/ui/blueprint.py
+++ b/inventory/ui/blueprint.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def list_items(model_name):
     text   = (request.args.get("q") or "").strip() or None
     limit  = min(int(request.args.get("limit", 100)), 500)
     offset = int(request.args.get("offset", 0))
-    view   = (request.args.get("view") or "option").strip()
+    view   = (request.args.get("view") or "json").strip()
 
     rows = call(Model, "ui_query", db.session, text=text, limit=limit, offset=offset) \
         or default_query(db.session, Model, text=text, limit=limit, offset=offset)