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161 lines
4.6 KiB
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# Transmute
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Universal file converter that runs entirely on your machine. No uploads, no servers, 100% private.
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Transmute converts files between 70+ formats — images, documents, audio, video, data, fonts, and spreadsheets. Use it as a **web app** in your browser or as a **CLI tool** in your terminal.
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## Features
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- **70+ formats supported** — Images, documents, audio, video, data, fonts, spreadsheets
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- **100% client-side** — Files never leave your machine
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- **Web app** — Beautiful browser-based interface at [Transmute Web](https://transmute-everything.netlify.app)
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- **CLI tool** — Full-featured terminal interface for power users
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- **Batch conversion** — Convert multiple files at once
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- **Smart defaults** — Automatically suggests the best output format
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- **Open source** — Inspect the code, contribute, or fork
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## Quick Start
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### Web App (Browser)
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Visit **[Transmute Web](https://transmute-everything.netlify.app)** — just open in your browser and start converting. No installation needed.
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### CLI (Terminal)
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```bash
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# Install
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curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/noauf/Transmute/main/install.sh | bash
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# Start transmute
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transmute
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```
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## Format Support
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| Category | Formats |
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| **Images** | PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, WebP, AVIF, ICO, PSD, HEIC, HEIF, RAW (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG) |
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| **Documents** | PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, HTML, MD, RTF, ODT, EPUB, MOBI, CSV, TSV |
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| **Audio** | MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, M4A, WMA, OPUS |
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| **Video** | MP4, WebM, AVI, MOV, MKV, GIF |
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| **Data** | JSON, XML, YAML, TOML, CSV, TSV, SQL |
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| **Fonts** | TTF, OTF, WOFF, WOFF2 |
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| **Spreadsheets** | XLSX, XLS, CSV, ODS |
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## Installation
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### CLI Installation
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The installer detects your OS and architecture:
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```bash
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curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/noauf/Transmute/main/install.sh | bash
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```
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Or manually:
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1. Download the latest release for your platform from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/noauf/Transmute/releases)
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2. Extract the archive
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3. Move `transmute` to your PATH (e.g., `/usr/local/bin/`)
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**Requirements:**
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- macOS, Linux, or Windows
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- For audio/video: FFmpeg (auto-installed on first use)
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### Web App
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No installation needed — just visit [Transmute Web](https://transmute-everything.netlify.app).
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To run locally:
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```bash
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# Clone the repo
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git clone https://github.com/noauf/Transmute.git
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cd Transmute
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# Install dependencies
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npm install
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# Run development server
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npm run dev
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```
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Open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to use the app.
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## CLI Keybindings
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When running the TUI:
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| Key | Action |
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| `↑/↓` or `j/k` | Navigate files |
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| `←/→` or `h/l` | Change target format |
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| `space` | Toggle file selection |
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| `a` | Select/deselect all |
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| `p` | Preview file |
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| `d` | Remove file from list |
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| `x` | Delete converted output |
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| `c` or `enter` | Start conversion |
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| `?` | Show help |
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| `q` | Quit |
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## Development
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### Project Structure
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```
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Transmute/
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├── src/ # Next.js web app
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│ ├── app/ # App router pages
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│ ├── components/ # React components
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│ ├── hooks/ # Custom hooks
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│ ├── lib/ # Utilities
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│ └── types/ # TypeScript types
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├── cli/ # Go CLI tool
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│ ├── cmd/ # CLI commands
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│ └── internal/ # Core logic
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│ ├── converter/ # File conversion
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│ ├── detect/ # Format detection
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│ ├── ffmpeg/ # FFmpeg manager
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│ ├── theme/ # TUI styling
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│ └── tui/ # Bubble Tea TUI
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└── public/ # Static assets
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```
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### Tech Stack
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- **Web App:** Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
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- **CLI:** Go 1.25, Bubble Tea, Lip Gloss
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- **Conversion:** FFmpeg, pdf.js, pdf-lib,libvips, and more
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### Building the CLI
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```bash
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cd cli
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go build -o transmute .
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```
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## License
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APACHE 2.0 — see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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## Contributing
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Contributions are welcome! Here's how to help:
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1. **Report bugs** — Open an issue with details
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2. **Suggest features** — We'd love to hear your ideas
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3. **Add formats** — Check the converter package for where to add new format routes
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4. **Improve the UI** — The web app needs your design skills
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## Links
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- **Web App:** [Transmute Web](https://transmute-everything.netlify.app)
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- **CLI Docs:** See `--help` after installation
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- **Issues:** [github.com/noauf/Transmute/issues](https://github.com/noauf/Transmute/issues)
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- **Releases:** [github.com/noauf/Transmute/releases](https://github.com/noauf/Transmute/releases)
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---
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Made with love. Runs on your machine.
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