LaTeX to TOML Converter

About LaTeX to TOML Converter

Convert LaTeX tables to TOML (Tom's Obvious, Minimal Language) configuration format with automatic type detection and flexible formatting options. Perfect for configuration files, settings, and structured data.

Key Features

• Array of Tables: Generate [[table]] format for multiple records
• Single Table: Create [table] format with arrays for columns
• Type Detection: Automatically detect integers, floats, booleans, dates, and strings
• Key Sanitization: Convert headers to valid TOML keys
• Metadata Comments: Optional generation info and statistics
• File Download: Save as .toml file
• Instant Preview: Real-time conversion as you type

How to Use

1. Input LaTeX Table: Paste your LaTeX table or upload a .tex file
2. Configure Options: Choose table name and format style
3. Review Output: The TOML updates automatically
4. Copy or Download: Use in your configuration files

Output Formats

• Array of Tables ([[table]]): Each row becomes a separate table entry
• Single Table ([table]): Columns become arrays of values
• Type Detection: Automatic conversion to appropriate TOML types
• Comments: Optional metadata about the conversion

Example Conversion

LaTeX Input:

\begin{tabular}{llll}
\toprule
Name & Age & City & Active \\
\midrule
John Doe & 28 & New York & true \\
Jane Smith & 34 & London & false \\
\bottomrule
\end{tabular}

TOML Output (Array of Tables):

[[data]]
name = "John Doe"
age = 28
city = "New York"
active = true

[[data]]
name = "Jane Smith"
age = 34
city = "London"
active = false

TOML Output (Single Table):

[data]
name = ["John Doe", "Jane Smith"]
age = [28, 34]
city = ["New York", "London"]
active = [true, false]

Common Use Cases

• Configuration Files: Convert research data to app configs
• Rust Projects: Generate Cargo.toml dependencies or settings
• Python Projects: Create pyproject.toml configurations
• Hugo Sites: Generate config.toml for static sites
• Package Managers: Create configuration for various tools
• Settings Management: Store application settings in TOML

TOML Type Detection

The converter automatically detects and formats these types:

• Integer: Whole numbers (e.g., 42, -17)
• Float: Decimal numbers (e.g., 3.14, -0.01)
• Boolean: true/false values
• Date/DateTime: ISO 8601 format dates
• String: Text with proper escaping

TOML Standards

This converter generates valid TOML v1.0.0:

• Proper key sanitization (lowercase, underscores)
• Correct value type formatting
• String escaping for special characters
• Array and table syntax compliance
• UTF-8 encoding support

Integration Examples

Rust (Cargo.toml):

[[dependencies]]
name = "serde"
version = "1.0"
features = ["derive"]

Python (pyproject.toml):

[tool.poetry.dependencies]
python = "^3.9"
requests = "^2.28.0"

Tips for Best Results

• Use array of tables format for records/entities
• Use single table format for configuration arrays
• Ensure boolean values are "true" or "false" in LaTeX
• Use ISO 8601 format for dates (YYYY-MM-DD)
• Headers will be converted to lowercase with underscores

Privacy & Security

All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your LaTeX data is never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.