CSV Sorter

Sort CSV data by one or multiple columns with ascending/descending order options

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Maximum file size: 10MB

Key Facts

Category
Data & Tables
Input Types
file, text, select, checkbox
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The CSV Sorter is a powerful utility designed to organize your comma-separated data by sorting rows based on one or multiple columns. Whether you need to arrange records alphabetically, numerically, or chronologically, this tool provides precise control over your data structure with support for ascending and descending order.

When to Use

  • •Organizing large datasets that are currently unsorted or randomly ordered.
  • •Preparing data for analysis by grouping similar entries together.
  • •Cleaning up CSV files by applying tie-breaking logic with secondary sorting columns.

How It Works

  • •Upload your CSV file using the file selector.
  • •Specify the primary column name you wish to sort by and select your preferred sort order.
  • •Optionally define a secondary column for tie-breaking and choose the appropriate data type for accurate sorting.
  • •Click process to generate your sorted file in your chosen output format.

Use Cases

Sorting financial transaction logs by date and then by amount.
Alphabetizing customer contact lists by last name and then by first name.
Ordering inventory reports by stock quantity to identify low-stock items.

Examples

1. Organizing Sales Leads

Sales Representative
Background
A raw CSV export of sales leads contains mixed entries with no logical order.
Problem
Need to prioritize high-value leads and organize them by company name.
How to Use
Upload the leads file, set the primary sort column to 'Revenue' (descending), and the secondary column to 'Company' (ascending).
Example Config
sortColumn: Revenue, sortOrder: desc, secondarySortColumn: Company, secondarySortOrder: asc, dataType: number
Outcome
A clean CSV file where leads are grouped by revenue from highest to lowest, with companies sorted alphabetically for equal revenue values.

2. Chronological Event Log

System Administrator
Background
Server logs were exported in a non-sequential order, making it difficult to trace the sequence of errors.
Problem
Need to sort logs by timestamp to reconstruct the timeline of events.
How to Use
Upload the log file, select 'Timestamp' as the sort column, and set the data type to 'date'.
Example Config
sortColumn: Timestamp, sortOrder: asc, dataType: date
Outcome
A perfectly chronological CSV file that allows for easy identification of the root cause of system errors.

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FAQ

Can I sort by more than one column?

Yes, you can define a primary sort column and a secondary sort column to handle tie-breaking effectively.

Does the tool support different data types?

Yes, you can select between auto-detect, string, number, date, or alphanumeric to ensure the sorting logic matches your data content.

What happens to empty cells during sorting?

By default, the tool treats empty values as last, ensuring they do not interfere with the primary data sequence.

Can I export the sorted data in formats other than CSV?

Yes, you can choose to output your sorted data as a CSV file, JSON format, or a summary report.

Is the header row preserved?

Yes, the tool includes an option to include the header row, ensuring your column labels remain at the top of the dataset.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/csv-sorter

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
csvFile file (Upload required) Yes -
sortColumn text Yes -
sortOrder select No -
secondarySortColumn text No -
secondarySortOrder select No -
dataType select No -
treatEmptyAsLast checkbox No -
outputFormat select No -
includeHeader checkbox No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/csv-sorter to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-csv-sorter": {
      "name": "csv-sorter",
      "description": "Sort CSV data by one or multiple columns with ascending/descending order options",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=csv-sorter",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]