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JSON to Ruby Hash

Convert JSON to Ruby hash syntax with symbol or string keys — copy-paste ready for your Ruby code.

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How to Use

  1. 1

    Paste your JSON

    Paste any JSON object or array.

  2. 2

    Choose key style

    Toggle Symbol keys for idiomatic Ruby, or off for string keys.

  3. 3

    Copy the hash

    Paste the generated literal into your Ruby code, specs, or seed files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Symbol keys (name: 'value') are idiomatic Ruby for internal data. Use string keys when keys contain spaces or special characters, or when round-tripping to JSON where key fidelity matters. Toggle the option to switch.

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