# Netrc Parser

Parse and convert Netrc file format to JSON

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/netrc-parser

- **Category:** Format Conversion

- **Keywords:** netrc, parser, json, convert, credentials, authentication, git

## Overview

The Netrc Parser is a specialized utility designed to convert standard .netrc configuration files into structured JSON or readable table formats, simplifying the management of machine authentication credentials.

## Inputs

- **Netrc Content** (textarea): Enter .netrc file content... machine github.com login username password mytoken machine gitlab.com login user2
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When you need to audit or verify the contents of your .netrc file for multiple machine entries.
- When integrating machine credentials into automated scripts that require JSON-formatted inputs.
- When you need to quickly visualize your stored login and password tokens for various Git or API services.

## How it works

- Paste your raw .netrc file content into the input area.
- Select your preferred output format, either JSON for programmatic use or a formatted table for human readability.
- Click the parse button to instantly transform the unstructured text into a clean, organized format.

## Use cases

- Converting legacy .netrc credentials into JSON for use in modern CI/CD pipeline configurations.
- Quickly reviewing stored machine tokens to troubleshoot authentication issues with remote Git repositories.
- Generating a clean, readable table of all configured hosts and usernames for documentation purposes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a .netrc file?

A .netrc file is a configuration file used by various command-line tools, such as FTP or Git, to store login and password information for remote servers.

### Is my data stored on your server?

No, this tool processes your input locally in your browser to ensure your sensitive credentials remain private.

### Can I convert the output back to .netrc format?

Currently, this tool supports parsing .netrc into JSON or tables, but does not provide a reverse conversion feature.

### What happens if my .netrc file has syntax errors?

The parser is designed to handle standard .netrc syntax; if the file is malformed, it may fail to extract specific machine attributes.

### Does this tool support encrypted .netrc files?

No, this tool only processes plain-text .netrc files. Ensure your file is decrypted before pasting the content.

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## Samples

- [JWT Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/jwt-samples): Comprehensive JWT examples from basic token structure to advanced security implementations
- [JSON Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/json): JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format examples from simple to complex structures
- [Terraform Plan JSON Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/terraform-plan-json-samples): Sample Terraform plan JSON files exported from terraform show -json style payloads for dependency visualization and change review
- [Apache Arrow Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/arrow): Apache Arrow in-memory columnar format examples for high-performance data processing and analytics