/json-to-proto

Primary LanguageTypeScript

json-to-proto

Convert JSON objects to Protocol Buffers (protobuf) schema definitions with a simple web interface.

Features

  • Paste or upload a JSON object and generate a .proto schema.
  • Supports nested objects and arrays.
  • Type inference for numbers, strings, booleans, and repeated fields.
  • Copy or download the generated protobuf schema.
  • Built with React, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v18 or newer recommended)

Installation

git clone https://github.com/sudorandom/json-to-proto.git
cd json-to-proto
pnpm install # or npm install or yarn install

Running Locally

pnpm dev # or npm run dev or yarn dev

Open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

Usage

  1. Paste your JSON object into the input area.
  2. Click "Convert" to generate the protobuf schema.
  3. Copy or download the .proto file for use in your project.

Project Structure

  • src/ — React components and logic
  • public/ — Static assets
  • index.html — Main HTML file
  • vite.config.ts — Vite configuration
  • tailwind.config.js — Tailwind CSS configuration

Contributing

Pull requests and issues are welcome! Please open an issue to discuss major changes before submitting a PR.

License

MIT