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JSON to Go Struct Generator

Convert JSON payloads to Go structs with json tags — handles nested types and arrays

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What is JSON to Go Struct Generator

Written by Giorgos Kostas. Last reviewed:

JSON to Go Struct Generator converts JSON into idiomatic Go structs with PascalCase exported field names and matching `json:"…"` tags that preserve the original keys.

Nested objects become their own structs; arrays become slices. Perfect when scaffolding Go clients for new APIs.

Why use it

  • Scaffold API clients in Go quickly.
  • Port TypeScript or Java models to Go.
  • Generate test fixtures for JSON decode.
  • Teach struct tag conventions.
  • Prototype services with real types.

Features

  • PascalCase exported names
  • Accurate json tags
  • Slice types for arrays
  • Nested struct support
  • Local-only JSON to Go Struct Generator processing keeps data in-browser

How to use JSON to Go Struct Generator

  1. Paste JSON. Any object or array-of-objects.
  2. Set root struct name. Via toolbar.
  3. Run. Copy the Go structs.

Example (before/after)

JSON

{ "code": "TKT-42", "status": "open", "labels": ["bug", "p1"] }

Go

type Ticket struct {
	Code   string   `json:"code"`
	Status string   `json:"status"`
	Labels []string `json:"labels"`
}

Common errors

json.Unmarshal failures

Mismatched tags cause silent decode errors.

Fix: The generator keeps JSON keys verbatim in tags.

Pointer vs value

Non-null fields become value types.

Fix: Switch to pointer types manually if nullability matters.

FAQ

Are json tags correct?

Yes — they preserve the original JSON keys exactly.

Are nested objects generated?

Yes — each nested object becomes its own struct.

Does it emit pointer types?

No — use pointers manually for optional fields.

Does it use `any` for unknowns?

Yes — null fields infer to `any`.

Is input uploaded?

No — Go structs are emitted locally in your browser from the pasted JSON.

Related tools

Pair with other POJO generators and JSON tools. You can also browse the full POJO & Schema Generators category for more options.