How do I convert dub.sdl into dub.json?

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Since MonoD doesn't let me add use dub libraries natively I need to write dub.json myself. A good start would be to use an already existing template produced by e.g. dub init, but unfortunately this command produces a project that uses a competing dub.sdl and for some reason I cannot find any option to tell it to create a dub.json instead.

How do I convert a dub.sdl into dub.json so I can use it with MonoD?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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As said by dub init --help, there is an option for generating JSON file instead of SDL:

-f --format=VALUE

Sets the format to use for the package description file. Possible values: sdl, json

So, try dub init --format=json.

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Oct 23 '15 at 14:29

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Thank you! I cannot understand how did I miss it. – Adam Ryczkowski Oct 23 '15 at 14:49
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This actually does not answer the question, but solves the problem. :) I upvoted it anyway. – DejanLekic Oct 23 '15 at 16:42
@DejanLekic True. As soon, as the answer comes, I'll accept it. – Adam Ryczkowski Oct 24 '15 at 12:04

menjaraz · Answer 2 · 2015-11-08T14:59:09.360

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DUB package of DUB is good for you.

It contains first hand library code it takes to

load,
manipulate and
save

packages (be it in SDL or JSON format).

Of course you've got to get your hand dirty to do the appropriate plumbing (writing a package converter command line utility in your case for instance).

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answered Nov 08 '15 at 14:51

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How do I convert dub.sdl into dub.json?

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