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Header Adder

Add headers to CSV data that lacks column names. Perfect for data import from databases, API responses, or numeric datasets that need proper column identification. Features: - Add custom headers to header-less data - Auto-generate intelligent headers - Support for various header naming conventions - Preview headers before applying - Multiple header format options - Support for existing data detection - Batch processing capabilities Common Use Cases: - Fix database exports without headers - Process API response data - Prepare numeric datasets for analysis - Standardize data column naming - Create proper CSV structures - Data format normalization

Enter headers separated by commas. Only used when Custom Headers mode is selected.

Prefix for auto-generated headers (e.g., Column, Field, Data). Used in Auto and Template modes.

Only show the generated headers without modifying the data

Key Facts

Category
Data Processing
Input Types
textarea, select, text, checkbox
Output Type
text
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

Header Adder is an online data processing tool for add headers to csv data that lacks column names. perfect for data import from databases, api responses, or numeric datasets that need proper column identification. features: - add custom headers to header-less data - auto-generate intelligent headers - support for various header naming conventions - preview headers before applying - multiple header format options - support for existing data detection - batch processing capabilities common use cases: - fix database exports without headers - process api response data - prepare numeric datasets for analysis - standardize data column naming - create proper csv structures - data format normalization. It is especially useful when working with csv content.

When to Use

  • •Use it when you need to convert csv content quickly in the browser.
  • •Helpful for data processing workflows that need repeatable inputs and fast results.
  • •Useful when you want to test input and output behavior before integrating the workflow elsewhere.

How It Works

  • •Provide CSV Content, Header Mode, Custom Headers, CSV Separator as input to the tool.
  • •The tool processes the request and returns a text result.
  • •For repeatable workflows, use the API endpoint shown on the page after validating the result interactively.

Use Cases

Convert csv data during debugging or QA.
Validate expected output before using the API or automation flows.
Compare small variations of input to understand output differences quickly.

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FAQ

What does Header Adder do?

Header Adder helps you convert csv content online without setting up a separate local script or app.

When should I use this tool?

Use it when you need a quick convert workflow, want to verify output, or need a browser-based utility for data processing tasks.

Can I try this tool with sample data?

Yes. Try short representative inputs first, then move to larger or more complex cases once the output looks correct.

What inputs does Header Adder accept?

Header Adder accepts CSV Content, Header Mode, Custom Headers, CSV Separator.

Is there an API for Header Adder?

Yes. The tool page includes an API endpoint so you can move from manual testing to scripted usage.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/header-adder

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
csvContent textarea Yes -
headerMode select Yes -
customHeaders text No Enter headers separated by commas. Only used when Custom Headers mode is selected.
separator select Yes -
autoPrefix text No Prefix for auto-generated headers (e.g., Column, Field, Data). Used in Auto and Template modes.
previewOnly checkbox No Only show the generated headers without modifying the data
outputFormat select Yes -

Response Format

{
  "result": "Processed text content",
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)",
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  }
}
Text: Text

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-header-adder": {
      "name": "header-adder",
      "description": "Add headers to CSV data that lacks column names. Perfect for data import from databases, API responses, or numeric datasets that need proper column identification.

Features:
- Add custom headers to header-less data
- Auto-generate intelligent headers
- Support for various header naming conventions
- Preview headers before applying
- Multiple header format options
- Support for existing data detection
- Batch processing capabilities

Common Use Cases:
- Fix database exports without headers
- Process API response data
- Prepare numeric datasets for analysis
- Standardize data column naming
- Create proper CSV structures
- Data format normalization",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=header-adder",
      "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.

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