Tsukuru

Tsukuru (Japanese for "to create") is a PHP templating library designed specifically for data transformation. Unlike HTML templating engines like Twig or Blade, Tsukuru is built to convert structured data into any text-based output format — CSV exports, XML feeds, JSON APIs, YAML configs, and more.

Under the hood, it uses a clean three-stage compiler pipeline: Lexer → Parser → Compiler. This architecture ensures predictable output, excellent error messages, and easy extensibility.

Website: tsukuru.dev

Installation

Bash

composer require qoliber/tsukuru

Requires: PHP 8.1+ — zero external dependencies.

Supported Output Formats

CSV, XML, JSON, YAML, TOML, HTML, Markdown, INI, XSD — or any custom text format you define.

Key Features

Format-agnostic — One library for all your data export needs instead of separate CSV writers, XML builders, etc.
Control flow — Loops, conditionals, and pattern matching for complex data transformations
Smart object handling — Automatic getter detection, property access for arrays and objects, nested path resolution
Custom functions — Register domain-specific functions (price formatting, SKU generation, tax calculations)
Security built-in — HTML, XML, CSV, URL, and JSON escaping functions prevent injection vulnerabilities
Well-tested — 196 tests, 423 assertions, 88% mutation score

Ideal For

E-commerce exports — Product feeds, order exports, inventory reports
XML feed generation — Google Shopping, marketplace integrations, ERP connectors
API response formatting — Consistent serialization across endpoints
Configuration generation — Environment-specific configs, deployment manifests
Report generation — Scheduled data reports in any format

License

MIT License