JSON → .env

Converts a flat JSON object into .env format.

JSON to .env converts a flat JSON object into dotenv-formatted environment variables, turning each key/value pair into a KEY=value line. It's handy when you have a config object and need a quick .env file for a project, container, or CI pipeline. Everything runs in your browser, so your config never leaves your machine.

Common uses

  • Turn a JSON config object into a .env file for a Node, Docker, or local development setup
  • Generate KEY=value lines to paste into CI/CD secrets or environment settings
  • Convert API response or settings JSON into environment variables for quick testing
  • Produce a starter .env from a JSON template shared by a teammate
  • Reformat scattered config values into the standard dotenv format

FAQ

Is my data sent to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript, and nothing you paste is uploaded or stored anywhere. The site is open source so you can verify this yourself.

What kind of JSON input does it accept?

It expects a single flat JSON object, such as {"PORT": 3000, "DEBUG": true}. Top-level arrays or non-object values (like a bare string or number) are rejected with an error.

How are nested objects and arrays handled?

If a value is itself an object or array, it is serialized back to a JSON string and used as the value. Only the top level is flattened into KEY=value lines; nested keys are not expanded into separate variables.

When are values wrapped in quotes?

A value is wrapped in double quotes when it contains whitespace, a hash (#), a quote, or an equals sign. Any inner double quotes are escaped with a backslash so the resulting .env line stays valid.

What happens to null values?

A null value becomes an empty assignment, so the key is written as KEY= with nothing after the equals sign. Booleans and numbers are written as their plain string form, like DEBUG=true or PORT=3000.

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