---
title: "@push.rocks/smartcsv"
---
# @push.rocks/smartcsv
handle csv data | gitzone standard compliant

## Install

To install `@push.rocks/smartcsv`, use the following command with npm:

```sh
npm install @push.rocks/smartcsv --save
```

Or, if you prefer using Yarn:

```sh
yarn add @push.rocks/smartcsv
```

## Usage

`@push.rocks/smartcsv` is a powerful library designed for handling CSV data efficiently and in a developer-friendly manner. This document will guide you through various use cases and demonstrate the flexibility and capabilities of `@push.rocks/smartcsv`.

### Importing the Module

First, import `Csv` from the `@push.rocks/smartcsv` package into your TypeScript file:

```typescript
import { Csv } from '@push.rocks/smartcsv';
```

### Creating a CSV Instance from a String

You can create a `Csv` instance directly from a string. This is particularly useful when you have CSV data as a string from a file or an API response:

```typescript
const csvString = `Name, Age, Occupation\nJohn Doe, 28, Software Developer\nJane Smith, 32, Data Scientist`;

const csvOptions = {
  headers: true, // indicates the first row contains headers
  unquote: true, // unquote values if necessary
  trimSpace: true, // trim spaces around values
  removeBomMarkers: true // remove BOM markers if present
};

const csvInstance = await Csv.createCsvFromString(csvString, csvOptions);
```

### Exporting CSV Data as JSON

Once you have a `Csv` instance, you can convert the CSV data into JSON objects for easier manipulation and access:

```typescript
const jsonData = await csvInstance.exportAsObject();
console.log(jsonData);
```

This will output:

```json
[
  { "Name": "John Doe", "Age": "28", "Occupation": "Software Developer" },
  { "Name": "Jane Smith", "Age": "32", "Occupation": "Data Scientist" }
]
```

### Creating a CSV String from an Array of Objects

If you have an array of objects and wish to convert it into a CSV string, `@push.rocks/smartcsv` offers a straightforward approach:

```typescript
const arrayOfObjects = [
  { Name: "John Doe", Age: 28, Occupation: "Software Developer" },
  { Name: "Jane Smith", Age: 32, Occupation: "Data Scientist" }
];

const csvString = await Csv.createCsvStringFromArray(arrayOfObjects);
console.log(csvString);
```

This will generate a CSV string that represents the array of objects provided.

### Advanced Usage

#### Custom Separator Detection

By default, `@push.rocks/smartcsv` intelligently detects the separator used in the input CSV data (either a comma `,` or a semicolon `;`). You can rely on this automatic detection or specify preferred options for finer control over how your CSV data is handled.

#### Handling Quotes and BOM Markers

The library is capable of processing CSV files that include quoted fields, optionally removing quotes where necessary. Similarly, it can handle Byte Order Mark (BOM) markers at the start of UTF-8 encoded files, ensuring that the text is interpreted correctly.

#### Trimming Spaces

For data cleanliness, `@push.rocks/smartcsv` can trim leading and trailing spaces from values in the CSV, ensuring that the resulting data is neat and uniform.

### Conclusion

`@push.rocks/smartcsv` offers a comprehensive set of features for working with CSV data in TypeScript, providing flexibility, ease of use, and powerful data manipulation capabilities. Whether you're importing CSV data from a file, converting JSON to CSV, or manipulating CSV strings directly in your application, `@push.rocks/smartcsv` has you covered.

For detailed API documentation, please refer to the [official documentation](https://pushrocks.gitlab.io/smartcsv/).

## License and Legal Information

This repository contains open-source code that is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the MIT License can be found in the [license](license) file within this repository. 

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### Trademarks

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### Company Information

Task Venture Capital GmbH  
Registered at District court Bremen HRB 35230 HB, Germany

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