CSVW RDF Convertor - Documentation

CSVW-RDF-Convertor

A comprehensive toolkit for bidirectional conversion, validation, and integration of CSV on the Web (CSVW) and RDF data. This monorepo provides robust solutions for command-line, web, VS Code, and programmatic environments, all built on a shared, standards-compliant core.

🚀 Features

🔄 Bidirectional conversion between CSVW and RDF (Turtle, N-Triples, N-Quads, TriG, JSON-LD)
✅ CSVW validation against the W3C specification
📊 Schema inference and metadata generation
🧩 Modular architecture: CLI, Web App, VS Code Extension, Web Service, and Core Library
📝 Streaming support for large datasets
🛠️ Customizable with advanced options
🌍 Open source and fully documented

📦 Packages & Environments

1. @csvw-rdf-convertor/core

The TypeScript library for programmatic conversion and validation. Use it in Node.js, browser, or as a dependency in your own tools.

Bidirectional conversion API
Streaming and async support
Full TypeScript types
Read the Core README

2. @csvw-rdf-convertor/cli

A command-line interface for conversion, validation, and automation.

npx and Docker usage
All conversion and validation features
Scripting and pipeline friendly
Interactive mode
Read the CLI README

3. @csvw-rdf-convertor/webapp

A modern web application for interactive conversion and validation.

Drag-and-drop interface
Export and import support
Read the Webapp README

4. @csvw-rdf-convertor/vscode

A Visual Studio Code extension for seamless CSVW/RDF workflows inside your editor.

Real-time feedback and visualization
One-click conversion and validation
Tree view for managing conversions
Integrated with VS Code commands and UI
Read the VS Code README

5. @csvw-rdf-convertor/ws

A web service (API server) for remote and automated conversion.

RESTful endpoints for conversion and validation
Read the WS README

📚 Documentation

Explore each environment for detailed usage, examples, and advanced options. Start with the Core README or jump to your preferred interface!