Line Prefixer & Bulk List Formatter

Prepend custom text, markdown checkboxes, bullet points, or SQL clauses to every line of text.

About this tool

Convert raw lists into markdown task lists, quotes, or SQL clauses in one click by prefixing every line.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter the prefix string (e.g. "- [ ] " or "> ").
  2. Paste your list into the text area.
  3. Click Apply Prefix to Lines and copy the formatted list.

How it works

Splits text into lines and maps each non-empty entry with your designated prefix string.

When to use this tool

  • Creating Markdown todo checklists from raw grocery or task items.
  • Adding comment markers (// or #) or bullet symbols to raw data.

Frequently asked questions

Can it ignore empty blank lines?

Yes. Checking "Skip empty lines" prevents adding prefixes to blank separators.

Limitations

Processes up to 100,000 lines smoothly in memory.

Privacy

Zero server uploads.