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JSON to Mongoose Schema

Generate Mongoose schemas from JSON instantly. Supports JavaScript and TypeScript output, timestamps option, nested objects, and arrays. Free, runs entirely in your browser.

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Language
timestamps
required
JSON Input
Mongoose Schema Output

How to Use

  1. Paste or type your JSON into the left panel. The tool validates it in real time.
  2. Set a Model name (default: User). This names the schema variable and the Mongoose model.
  3. Choose JavaScript or TypeScript output mode.
  4. Toggle timestamps On or Off.
  5. Click Generate Schema or wait for real-time conversion.
  6. Click Copy to copy the output to your clipboard.

Type Mapping

  • nullmongoose.Schema.Types.Mixed
  • string → String
  • number → Number
  • boolean → Boolean
  • array of primitives → [String] / [Number] / [Boolean]
  • array of objects → [subSchema] (separate schema generated)
  • nested object → separate schema variable referenced inline

Example

Given this JSON with model name User:

{"username": "alice", "age": 28, "tags": ["admin"], "address": {"city": "London"}}

JavaScript output (timestamps On):

const mongoose = require('mongoose');
const { Schema } = mongoose;

const addressSchema = new Schema({
  city: { type: String },
});

const userSchema = new Schema({
  username: { type: String },
  age: { type: Number },
  tags: [String],
  address: addressSchema,
}, { timestamps: true });

module.exports = mongoose.model('User', userSchema);

FAQ

What does this tool generate?

It generates Mongoose schema definitions from JSON. Each nested object becomes its own named schema, and a model export is included at the bottom.

What language modes are supported?

JavaScript (CommonJS require/module.exports) and TypeScript (ES module import/export with Document interface and generic schema).

How are JSON types mapped to Mongoose types?

string → String, number → Number, boolean → Boolean, null → mongoose.Schema.Types.Mixed, array of primitives → [Type], array of objects → separate sub-schema, nested object → separate sub-schema.

What does the timestamps option do?

When On, the schema is created with { timestamps: true }, which automatically adds createdAt and updatedAt fields managed by Mongoose.

Are all fields marked as required?

No. Fields are generated without required: true by default since JSON alone cannot determine required status. Add required manually as needed.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. The entire conversion runs in your browser. No data leaves your machine.