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Convert API JSON Responses to TypeScript Types and Zod Schemas in VSCode

If you've ever juggled JSON data, TypeScript types, and validation schemas (like Zod), you know how tedious it can be to convert one into another—especially when switching between online tools or rewriting things manually. Good news: the Transform Tool extension for Visual Studio Code is here to make that pain go away.

🧠 What is the Transform Tool?

The Transform Tool is a powerful VSCode extension that allows developers to convert between data formats and schemas directly inside the editor. It's an adaptation of the original Polyglot Transform Tool and is now optimized for VSCode users who want a seamless, no-tab-switching experience.

Whether you're turning a JSON object from an API into a Zod schema or generating TypeScript types from raw data, this tool makes it a one-click job.

🔧 What Can You Do With It?

Here's what makes this tool a must-have for modern TypeScript developers:

-⚡ JSON ➜ Zod Objects
Instantly generate Zod schemas for type-safe validation.

  • 🛠 JSON ➜ TypeScript Interfaces
    Quickly create strongly typed definitions from sample data.

  • 🔁 Schema to Schema Conversions
    Transform between different formats without context-switching.

  • 🧩 Inline Conversions
    All transformations happen right within your VSCode workspace—no external sites, no copy-pasting.
    SEE LIST OF CONVERSION TOOLS BELOW

🛠 How to Use It

Getting started is easy and takes less than a minute:

  • Install the Extension
    Search for "Transform Tool" in the VSCode Marketplace and install it.

  • Head over to icon on the sidebar or Select Json in your code, right click and choose transform selected text

  • Run a Transformation
    Pick the appropriate format to convert to for example JSON to Zod object.

usage

selecting from code

✨ Key Features Recap

  • ✅ Direct in-editor conversions

  • 🔄 Supports multiple formats (JSON, Zod, TypeScript, etc.)

  • 🧭 Clean and intuitive interface

-🧠 Based on the trusted Polygot Transform logic

🔚 Final Thoughts

If you frequently work with APIs, data contracts, or schema validation, the Transform Tool is a no-brainer. It’s especially useful for TypeScript + Zod projects where developer productivity and type safety matter.

📦 Stop wasting time with manual conversions—supercharge your workflow with the Transform Tool in VSCode.

Features

JSON -> Typescript
JSON -> Zod Schema
JSON -> MySQL
JSON -> Graphql
Js Object -> JSON
Js Object -> Typescript **
**TOML -> YAML

YAML -> TOML

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goodnews

Hey nice tool, i will try it out

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Osonwa

Yeah buddy