TOON Converter - Comprehensive Tool Overview

TOON Converter is a professional web application designed to convert between JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) formats. This tool is specifically built for AI developers, data engineers, and anyone working with Large Language Models (LLMs) who wants to optimize their API costs and improve data transfer efficiency.

What is TOON?

TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) is a compact data format optimized for AI and LLM applications. It achieves 20-40% token reduction compared to standard JSON format, which directly translates to: - Lower API costs for LLM services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) - Faster processing times - Reduced bandwidth usage - More efficient data storage

Key Features

• Bidirectional Conversion: Seamlessly convert between JSON and TOON formats in both directions
• Real-time Processing: Instant text conversion for inputs up to 1MB
• Large File Support: Asynchronous file processing for files up to 100MB using Redis queue
• Token Analysis: Real-time token counting and savings calculation
• Security First: Comprehensive validation including executable code detection and JSON syntax validation
• Rate Limiting: IP-based rate limiting (5 requests per minute) to prevent abuse
• Persistent Storage: All conversions are stored with shareable links
• Multi-language Support: Full interface available in Turkish and English
• PostgreSQL Backend: Reliable conversion history and metadata storage

Technical Architecture

Built with modern web technologies: Node.js, Express.js, Bull Queue (Redis), PostgreSQL, and deployed on Coolify with Nixpacks. The application uses a microservices architecture with separate containers for the web server, Redis queue processor, and PostgreSQL database.

Use Cases

• AI/ML Engineers: Optimize training data and API calls to LLM services
• Backend Developers: Reduce API costs when working with AI services
• Data Scientists: Efficiently process and store large datasets for AI models
• Cost Optimization: Reduce OpenAI, Claude, or other LLM API costs by 20-40%

Security & Privacy

All uploaded files and conversions are scanned for security threats. The application implements rate limiting, validates all JSON input, detects executable code, and ensures secure file handling. Files are stored in a persistent volume with proper access controls.