.env Formatter & Cleaner
Format, alphabetize, validate, and convert .env environment variables to JSON or .env.example.
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- Private in browser
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About .env Formatter & Cleaner
Clean and standardize your .env environment files. Automatically alphabetize keys, format variables in uppercase, remove duplicates, and export ready-to-commit .env.example templates or JSON configuration files.
How to use .env Formatter & Cleaner
- Paste your .env configuration contents into the editor.
- Choose formatting preferences (Uppercase keys, Alphabetize, Trim quotes).
- Select export format: Clean .env, .env.example, or JSON.
- Copy the formatted output with one click.
Key features
- Alphabetical sorting of environment keys
- Automatic deduplication of conflicting variables
- Generates .env.example template with stripped values
- Converts .env files directly into valid JSON objects
- 100% private in-browser client-side execution
Frequently asked questions
- Are my environment secrets uploaded to any server?
- No. All parsing and formatting happens 100% locally in your web browser.
- What is .env.example format?
- It is a template file that contains all environment variable names without the secret values, ideal for committing to Git.
- What do I need to enter?
- Just Input .env Content, Export Format and Formatted Output. Every field has a sensible default you can start from.
- Is my data uploaded anywhere?
- No. The calculation runs in your browser with JavaScript — nothing you type is sent to a server or stored.
- Does it work on a phone?
- Yes. The layout adapts to small screens and needs no app or signup.
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