backup/backup.py

@@ -58,12 +58,14 @@ class Backup(commands.Cog):
 
     @backup.command(name='import')
     @commands.is_owner()
-    async def backup_import(self, ctx: commands.Context, json: str = None):
+    async def backup_import(self, ctx: commands.Context, export: str = None):
         """Import your installed repositories and cogs from an export."""
-        if json is None:
+        if export is None:
             if not len(ctx.message.attachments) == 0:
-                json = await ctx.message.attachments[0].read()
-            else:
+                export = await ctx.message.attachments[0].read()
+        try:
+            export = json.loads(json)
+        except json.JSONDecodeError:
             await ctx.send(error("Please provide a valid JSON export."))
             return