Algae Data --- CSV, JSON & TOON Converter

Algae Data is a lightweight yet powerful VS Code extension that:

• Converts .csv ➜ .json
• Converts .json ➜ .csv
• Converts .json ➜ .toon
• Predicts column data types of CSV files using the first 100 rows

Built for developers, analysts, and data nerds 🌊
Think of it as your pocket Swiss Army Knife for structured data!

🚀 Features

✅ CSV ➜ JSON conversion
✅ JSON ➜ CSV conversion
✅ JSON ➜ TOON conversion (structured format)
✅ Smart column type prediction using a 100-row heuristic
✅ Handles nested JSON for TOON conversion
✅ Auto-formatting for neat and clean results
✅ Works offline, fast & local
✅ Minimal UI --- integrated right into your editor

📦 Installation

1. Open VS Code.
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
3. Search for "Algae Data".
4. Click Install.
5. Reload VS Code.

🛠 How to Use

1. Open a CSV or JSON file in VS Code.

2. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).

3. Type "Algae" and choose:

   • Algae: CSV to JSON
   • Algae: JSON to CSV
   • Algae: JSON to TOON

4. Converted file opens in a new editor window.

5. Save the file.

📂 Examples

CSV ➜ JSON

CSV Input

description,industry,level,value
Type of outstanding debt: bank overdrafts,total,0,13215

JSON Output

{
    "Data": {
        "Content": [
            {
                "description": "Type of outstanding debt: bank overdrafts",
                "industry": "total",
                "level": "0",
                "value": "13215"
            }
        ],
        "Headers": [
            "description",
            "industry",
            "level",
            "value"
        ]
    }
}

JSON ➜ CSV

JSON Input

[
  {
    "id": 101,
    "product": "Laptop",
    "price": 799.99,
    "in_stock": true
  },
  {
    "id": 102,
    "product": "Mouse",
    "price": 25.5,
    "in_stock": false
  }
]

CSV Output

id,product,price,in_stock
101,Laptop,799.99,true
102,Mouse,25.5,false

JSON ➜ TOON

TOON is a clean, structured, indentation-based format.

JSON Input

{
  "name": "Nihar",
  "age": 25,
  "skills": ["AI", "NodeJS"],
  "profile": {
    "active": true,
    "experience": 3
  }
}

TOON Output

{
  name: "Nihar"
  age: 25
  skills: [
    - "AI"
    - "NodeJS"
  ]
  profile: {
    active: true
    experience: 3
  }
}

☕ Support

If you find Algae Data helpful:

https://buymeacoffee.com/ranasarkara

📬 Feedback

GitHub: https://github.com/NIHAR-SARKAR/AlgaeData

Thanks for using Algae Data 💚
Structured data made effortless.