How to Convert TOML to Go Structs - Step by Step Guide

Step 1

Input Your TOML Configuration

Start by adding your TOML configuration file used in Cargo.toml, application configs, or CI/CD pipelines.

Example: TOML Configuration

[server]
host = "localhost"
port = 8080
ssl_enabled = true

[database]
name = "myapp_db"
max_connections = 50

Step 2

Automatic Go Struct Generation

The converter automatically generates Go structs with proper TOML and JSON tags for easy marshaling/unmarshaling.

Example: Generated Go Code

type Config struct {
    Server   Server   `json:"server" toml:"server"`
    Database Database `json:"database" toml:"database"`
}

Step 3

Customize & Export

Customize struct name and tag options, then download as .go file or copy to clipboard for immediate use in your Go project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the generated Go structs with TOML?

Use the github.com/BurntSushi/toml package to unmarshal TOML into your generated structs. Example: toml.Unmarshal(data, &config)

Can I use Cargo.toml files with this converter?

Yes! The converter works with any valid TOML file, including Cargo.toml from Rust projects, pyproject.toml from Python, and app configuration files.

What's the difference between TOML and YAML?

TOML is more explicit and less indentation-sensitive than YAML, making it less error-prone. It's popular in Rust (Cargo.toml) and Python (pyproject.toml) ecosystems. If you have YAML, use our YAML to Go converter.

Does it handle nested TOML tables?

Yes! Nested tables ([server], [database]) automatically generate separate Go structs with proper relationships, maintaining the hierarchy from your TOML structure.