JSON to Ruby Class Generator

๐Ÿ’Ž JSON to Ruby Class Generator Zero Dependencies ยท Offline

Free online JSON to Ruby class code generator. Convert JSON data to Ruby Class or Struct code instantly. Supports snake_case naming, to_json/from_json methods. Pure frontend, no server upload.

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What Can the JSON to Ruby Generator Do?

The JSON to Ruby Class Generator is a free online tool that helps Ruby developers quickly convert JSON data into Ruby Class or Struct code. No need to manually write class definitions and serialization methods โ€” paste JSON and auto-generate complete code with snake_case naming. Pure frontend, no data uploads.

Core Features

How to Use

  1. Paste JSON data in the left text area
  2. Configure options: class name, Class or Struct mode
  3. Click Generate: Ruby code appears immediately on the right
  4. Copy code to your Ruby project
  5. Add dependency: Class mode requires 'json' library

Use Cases

API Response Modeling

Generate Ruby classes from JSON API responses with to_json/from_json for automatic serialization.

Config File Parsing

Map JSON configs to Ruby Structs for type-safe config access.

Rails Model Prototyping

Quickly generate Ruby class prototypes that can later migrate to ActiveRecord models.

Technical Background

Ruby Struct is a lightweight data container ideal for simple value objects. Class is better for objects requiring custom logic. The Ruby community recommends snake_case naming; JSON camelCase fields should be converted. Rails offers jbuilder and active_model_serializers for more powerful JSON serialization. Dry-struct is a type-safe alternative to Struct with type checking and validation.

โ“ FAQ

What type mappings does JSON to Ruby support?

Supports String, Integer, Float, Boolean, Array, Hash, NilClass and other Ruby native types. Nested objects map to Hash or independent classes, arrays to Array.

Does it support both Struct and Class modes?

Yes. Choose Ruby Struct (lightweight data container) or full Class definition (with initialize, to_json, from_json methods). Struct for simple data, Class for complex logic.

Can the generated Ruby code run directly?

Yes. Generated code follows standard Ruby syntax with necessary require statements. Copy to a .rb file and run โ€” no extra dependencies needed (except the json library.

How are field names converted?

JSON camelCase or snake_case field names are automatically converted to Ruby's conventional snake_case style.

Is my data secure?

Completely secure. All processing runs locally in your browser. JSON data never leaves your device.

Does it support from_json deserialization?

Yes. Class mode auto-generates self.from_json class method for creating instances from JSON strings. Struct mode can use JSON.parse directly.

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