About Code Formatters

Beautify CSS, SQL, XML, YAML, Markdown and 20+ more languages

Well-formatted code is easier to read, easier to review, and easier to debug. But every language has its own formatting rules, and switching between languages all day means juggling multiple tools. ToolsRift offers 25+ formatters covering every major language and config format you are likely to touch: CSS, SCSS, Less, SQL (multiple dialects), XML, YAML, TOML, INI, Markdown, GraphQL, GraphQL schema, Protobuf, Solidity, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, Ruby, PHP, Go, Rust, C/C++, Bash, PowerShell and more.

Each formatter follows the standard style for its language — Prettier conventions for web languages, sqlfluff-compatible rules for SQL, gofmt rules for Go, black for Python — so output matches what your linter would expect. All formatters are also configurable: pick indent width, line length, quote style, trailing comma behavior, where applicable.

Everything runs in your browser. You can paste production SQL, internal config files, or unreleased schema designs without any of it ever touching a server.

Why ToolsRift

Why our code formatters are different

The biggest issue with most online formatters is that they only support one or two languages, and quality varies wildly. ToolsRift unifies 25+ languages under a single interface with the same UX everywhere — paste in, configure, copy out. The underlying formatters are the same battle-tested libraries used in IDE plugins and CI pipelines, just running in your browser.

Privacy is the second concern. SQL queries often contain real table names, schema names, and sometimes inline data. Config files contain hostnames, paths and sometimes secrets. Sending these to a server-side formatter is a needless leak. ToolsRift processes everything client-side, with no logging, no analytics on input content, and no third-party calls.

How It Works

How to use code formatters

1
Pick the language
Open the formatters dashboard and select your language. The interface adapts to the relevant options for that language.
2
Paste your code
Drop the code into the input editor. Syntax highlighting reflects the language you selected.
3
Tune the options
Indent style, line width and language-specific preferences (e.g. SQL keyword case, YAML quote style). Defaults match the most common community style.
4
Copy the formatted output
One-click copy. The original input stays so you can iterate on options without re-pasting.
Use Cases

Who uses code formatters?

From everyday tasks to professional workflows — here are some of the most common ways people use these tools.

›Database developers formatting SQL queries before pushing to production
›DevOps engineers cleaning up YAML files for Kubernetes and CI/CD configs
›Front-end teams enforcing consistent CSS style without setting up Prettier locally
›Documentation writers formatting Markdown for consistent rendering
›API designers formatting GraphQL schemas and OpenAPI specs
›Mobile developers formatting Kotlin and Swift snippets for code reviews
›Anyone pasting code into Slack or email and wanting it readable first
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our code formatters.

Will the formatter change the meaning of my code?+
No. Formatters only adjust whitespace, line breaks and (where configured) quote style or trailing commas. Semantic content — variable names, logic, comments — is never altered. The output behaves identically to the input when run.
Which SQL dialects are supported?+
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server (T-SQL), Oracle (PL/SQL), BigQuery, Snowflake and Redshift. The formatter recognizes dialect-specific keywords and reformats accordingly. Pick the dialect from the dropdown for the most accurate output.
Does the YAML formatter preserve comments?+
Yes. YAML comments are preserved exactly where they were, including inline comments. The formatter normalizes indentation, alignment and quote style but never strips comments.
Can I format Markdown without breaking my embedded code?+
Yes. Fenced code blocks (triple backticks) are preserved exactly as-is. The formatter normalizes the surrounding Markdown — heading levels, list indent, link reference style — without touching code contents.
How is this different from Prettier in my editor?+
The output is identical to Prettier for the languages Prettier supports, since we use the actual Prettier WASM build. ToolsRift adds support for languages Prettier does not cover (SQL, Java, Kotlin, Rust, C/C++) using dedicated formatters for each.
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