Gherkin Formatter Online

Format and validate Gherkin syntax with proper indentation and line wrapping for better readability.

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Worked Example & Common Values

Below is a sample worked calculation demonstrating how Gherkin Formatter Online processes input data instantly inside your browser.

Sample Input Minified string: {"id":1,"status":"active","roles":["admin"]}

Computed Result

{
  "id": 1,
  "status": "active",
  "roles": [
    "admin"
  ]
}

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About This Tool

This online Gherkin Formatter tool helps you beautify and validate Gherkin syntax used in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). It takes raw Gherkin text (feature files) and applies consistent formatting with configurable indentation and line wrapping. The tool validates basic Gherkin syntax structure (Feature, Scenario, Given/When/Then steps) and highlights any formatting issues. Formatted output can be copied or downloaded for immediate use in your projects.

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How to Use

Paste your raw Gherkin text into the input area.
Adjust formatting options like indentation size (2 or 4 spaces) and line wrapping (on/off).
Click the 'Format Gherkin' button to process.
View the formatted output in the result area, with options to copy or download.
If there are syntax errors, they will be displayed with details.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Gherkin syntax?

Gherkin is a business-readable domain-specific language used for writing behavior scenarios in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), primarily with tools like Cucumber. It uses keywords like Feature, Scenario, Given, When, Then, And, But.

Does this tool validate Gherkin syntax?

Yes, the tool performs basic validation to ensure proper structure (e.g., Feature keyword at start, valid step keywords) and highlights errors like missing keywords or incorrect indentation.

Can I download the formatted output?

Yes, after formatting, you can download the result as a .feature file using the download button in the result area.

Is there a limit to the input size?

The tool processes text entirely in your browser, so performance depends on your device, but it can handle typical feature files of several thousand lines efficiently.

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