json-to-env-ks (By Krushang)

🛠 Easily Convert JSON Files to .env Format!

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🚀 Introduction

json-to-env-ks is a simple yet powerful CLI tool that automatically converts JSON files to .env format. It eliminates the need for manual conversion, saving developers time and effort. Simply run a command, and your .env file will be generated instantly!

Why use json-to-env-ks?

• 📌 Fast & Efficient – Converts JSON to .env instantly.
• 📌 No Manual Work – Avoid human errors in converting configurations.
• 📌 Works with Any Project – Supports Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Express.js, and more.
• 📌 Lightweight & Easy to Use – No complicated setup required.

📥 Installation

[!IMPORTANT] > It's crucial to install it globally so that you can use it from any directory in your terminal

Install globally:

npm install -g json-to-env-ks

Use without installation (via npx):

npx json-to-env-ks "<json-file-path>" "<output-env-file-path>"

📌 How to Use

Basic Usage:

json-to-env-ks "<json-file-path>" "<output-env-file-path>"

Arguments:

1. First argument – Path to the JSON file you want to convert.
2. Second argument – Path where you want to save the .env file.

[!TIP] Wrap file paths in "quotes" to handle folders with spaces.

📖 Example Usage

Input (config.json):

{
  "DB_HOST": "localhost",
  "DB_USER": "root",
  "DB_PASS": "password"
}

Command:

json-to-env-ks "config.json" ".env"

Output (.env):

DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=root
DB_PASS=password

🛠 Features

✔️ Converts JSON to .env quickly ✔️ Handles nested JSON structures gracefully ✔️ Supports various frameworks like Node.js, React.js, Next.js, Express.js ✔️ Lightweight and dependency-efficient ✔️ Easy to install and use ✔️ Automatically detects and preserves existing .env file structure ✔️ User-friendly CLI interface

✅ Supported Platforms

• [x] Node.js (Tested)
• [x] React.js (Tested)
• [x] Next.js (Tested)
• [x] Express.js (Tested)
• [x] Any Project using .env files

❌ Not yet supported:

• YAML to .env conversion
• Direct .env encryption

⚠️ Troubleshooting

1. Command Not Found?

If you installed it globally but get a "command not found" error, try:

npx json-to-env-ks "config.json" ".env"

Or, ensure your global npm binaries are in your system path:

echo $PATH

2. Permission Issues?

Try running the command with administrator privileges:

sudo npm install -g json-to-env-ks

3. Unexpected Output?

Ensure your JSON file is correctly formatted.

⭐ Contribute & Support

• If you found this package helpful, please ⭐ star the GitHub repository!
• Issues and feature requests are welcome!
• Follow me on GitHub: Krushang-07

🚀 Happy Coding! 😃