quicktype

Convert JSON to type-safe code.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Web app or CLI to generate typesafe code from JSON, GraphQL or TypeScript. Supports output in lots of languages e.g. Go, Java, Ruby, TypeScript, Elm, Python, Rust. Can parse from files, schemas, or URLs. Also generates a basic client library. Extensions for VS Code, XCode, Visual Studio. Open source.

Tradeoffs

IDE extensions haven’t been updated for a few years.

Is quicktype a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2022-11-10. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who work with JSON, GraphQL, or TypeScript should consider this tool for generating type-safe code

Why consider it

This tool can generate type-safe code from JSON, GraphQL, or TypeScript in various languages

Keep in mind

The IDE extensions may not be up-to-date

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