uTransform

Transform any data into structured JSON with local AI

Paste emails, Slack messages, images, web pages, or any unstructured data — uTransform converts it into your predefined JSON templates using local Claude Code. No servers, no API keys.

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Features

• Universal Input — Text, files (PDF, Excel, images), URLs, clipboard — anything goes
• Custom JSON Templates — Define your own output schemas with a visual editor
• Parallel Processing — Run multiple templates simultaneously on the same input
• 100% Local — Powered by Claude Code running on your machine
• Privacy First — Your data never leaves your computer
• Transform History — Auto-saved results for easy reference

Installation

One-line Install (Recommended)

curl -fsSL https://github.com/JKH-Workspace/utransform-app/releases/latest/download/uTransform_macos_aarch64.tar.gz \
  | tar -xz -C /Applications/

DMG Installer

Download the latest .dmg from the Releases page and drag to Applications.

Note: Since the app is not notarized, macOS may show a Gatekeeper warning. To allow it:

1. Try opening the app (it will be blocked)
2. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security
3. Click "Open Anyway"

Build from Source

Requires Rust and Node.js (v18+).

git clone https://github.com/JKH-Workspace/utransform-app.git
cd utransform-app
npm install
npm run tauri build

Build outputs:

• App bundle: src-tauri/target/release/bundle/macos/uTransform.app
• DMG installer: src-tauri/target/release/bundle/dmg/uTransform_*.dmg

Prerequisites

• macOS (Apple Silicon only)
• Claude Code installed and logged in
• Verify with: claude -p "hello"

How It Works

┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐
│  Any Input   │ --> │   Template   │ --> │ Structured   │
│  (text, file,│     │  (your JSON  │     │    JSON      │
│   URL, image)│     │    schema)   │     │   Output     │
└──────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────┘
                           |
                    Claude Code (local)

1. Add inputs — Paste text, drag files, or enter URLs
2. Select templates — Choose one or more JSON schemas
3. Transform — Hit Cmd+Enter and get structured JSON instantly

Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React 19 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS 4
Backend	Rust + Tauri v2
Build	Vite 7
AI	Claude Code CLI (local)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please read the Contributing Guide before submitting a PR.

# Development
npm install
npm run tauri dev

# Run frontend only
npm run dev

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Made with Rust, React, and Claude Code