Guide

Create a custom text formatter

Use DevFormat to build your own reusable formatter with custom delimiters, quotes, wrappers, and saved recipes for repeated copy-and-paste workflows.

Example input

feature_alpha
feature_beta
feature_gamma

Expected output

- feature_alpha
- feature_beta
- feature_gamma

Steps

  1. Open the custom formatter.
  2. Choose a preset like SQL IN, Env Var, or Markdown Bullet as a starting point.
  3. Adjust delimiter, quote, wrap start, and wrap end until the output matches your workflow.
  4. Save the configuration as a recipe so you can reuse it later.

When this is useful

  • Building a formatter for internal team conventions
  • Creating env var or feature flag output repeatedly
  • Saving Markdown, SQL, or custom wrapper recipes for later use

Related tools

If a built-in preset already fits, start with multiline. If you need line quoting only, jump to quote. If you need to split a formatted row back into lines, use split / join.

FAQ

Does the formatter save my pasted values?

No. Recipes save formatter settings only. Input text is not stored in recipes and is not sent to a server.

Can I start from a preset and then customize it?

Yes. That's the fastest workflow. Start with a close preset, then adjust the details and save your own version.

Can I make more than one recipe?

Yes. You can save multiple recipes locally and switch between them when you need different output formats.