Unwrap List of List (Flatten Nested Lists) | WizardOfAZ
About Unwrap List of List (Flatten Nested Lists) | WizardOfAZ
With a wizard's whisper, Unwrap structured lists (JSON arrays, CSV lines, bulleted lists) into one-item-per-line text.
How to use Unwrap List of List (Flatten Nested Lists) | WizardOfAZ
- Select a mode or use Auto.
- Paste your structured list.
- Click Unwrap to get plain items.
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Unwrap List Of List
unwrap list of list inputs when the data arrives nested, grouped, or indented, but the next step requires a flat, one-item-per-line list. This is common when copying from JSON arrays, hierarchical notes, bulleted outlines, or exported snippets that keep sub-items under parents. The Unwrap List page describes turning structured lists into plain text items, which makes the output easier to paste into spreadsheets, databases, validators, or other list tools. Order matters in many real tasks (for example, step sequences or priority lists), so preserving item order during flattening is often more important than alphabetical sorting at this stage. The tool highlights deep flattening, meaning nested levels can be pulled into a single level when needed rather than stopping at the first layer. When the source includes repeated entries across branches, removing duplicates can reduce noise before analysis or import. WizardOfAZ positions this tool as browser-based list processing, which aligns with quick cleanup without installing utilities. The same page also states the tool runs in the browser, supporting privacy-sensitive list cleanup for everyday work.
Unpack List Of Lists
unpack list of lists is useful when a “list inside a list” hides the real items behind brackets, commas, bullets, or indentation. A practical way to use it is to start with Auto (or a matching mode), paste the structured content, and unwrap it into a clean vertical list. This turns nested formats into a neutral shape that other tools understand—one item per line—so the next action (sort, dedupe, group, or compare) becomes straightforward. When items include punctuation that isn’t part of the real value (such as trailing commas from JSON or numbering from outlines), flattening helps expose what still needs trimming before export. The page notes “Preserve Order,” which matters when the nested structure represents a sequence rather than categories. If the input mixes formats (some bullets, some CSV-like fragments), unwrapping first prevents a sorter from treating “- item” and “item” as different values. For large pastes, a quick review of the first and last 10 lines can confirm the flattening didn’t merge items incorrectly. The result is a list that is ready for the next processing step without reformatting by hand.
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