About this converter
This free tool converts Avro into Go struct. Apache Avro schema (.avsc) records. Go struct with JSON tags. The conversion runs entirely client-side: nothing is uploaded, nothing is logged. Useful when you want to skip writing types by hand for an API response, a database row, or a config payload.
Why convert Avro to Go struct
- • Decode JSON straight into typed Go structs with json tags.
- • Avoid map[string]interface{} chaos in handlers and pipelines.
- • Make data shapes part of your codebase and your code review.
How to use
- Paste your Avro on the left panel, or pick one of the sample tabs above.
- The converter infers field names, optionality, and types automatically.
- Copy the generated Go struct on the right and drop it straight into your codebase.
Common pitfalls
- • Go's zero values mean the difference between 'absent' and 'present-but-zero' is invisible. Use pointer types (already done for optional fields here) only where you actually need to distinguish.
- • If a JSON number can be very large, you may need `int64` instead of `int` — adjust manually based on your domain.
- • JSON keys with dashes or special characters are exposed via the json tag, but the Go field name is PascalCase — review case sensitivity if you re-marshal.
FAQ
Is this avro to go struct converter free?
Yes. It is fully free, no signup, and runs entirely in your browser. We do not store your input.
Does it work with nested objects and arrays?
Yes. Nested objects produce separate named types, and arrays infer the element type from the first non-null sample.
What about optional / nullable fields?
Fields whose value is null in the sample (or marked optional in JSON Schema / Prisma / GraphQL) are marked optional/nullable in the output. For real APIs, you may want to widen optionality manually after generation.
Can I generate Go Struct from multiple Avro samples?
Today the tool processes a single sample. For more aggressive inference across multiple shapes, run the converter on the union/merge of your samples or open an issue.
Is the source code available?
Yes — the entire project is open source. See the GitHub link in the footer.