Add Brackets Around String

Wrap every line in square brackets for logs, arrays, or formatting. Paste your list and copy the bracketed output.

Text to bracket

Paste one value per line to wrap in square brackets.

Processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is uploaded.

Bracketed outputEach line wrapped in square brackets.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical lists process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to add brackets

Bracket in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste values

    Add one item per line in the input box.

  2. 2
    Add brackets

    Click "Add brackets" to format each line.

  3. 3
    Copy output

    Copy the bracketed list for your workflow.

Square brackets are handy for tags and array-like output.

Who should use this tool?

  • Developers formatting logs
  • Teams building arrays
  • Anyone cleaning text output

Examples

Wraps each line in brackets.

"alpha beta gamma" -> [alpha] [beta] [gamma]

Handles numbers as text.

"1 2 3" -> [1] [2] [3]

Keeps empty lines as empty brackets.

"one three" -> [one] [] [three]

Bracket any list

Add square brackets around each line without manual edits.

Use this bracket tool to wrap each line of text in square brackets for logs, arrays, or display formatting. Paste your list, generate the bracketed output, and copy it instantly. Everything runs locally in your browser for fast, private formatting.

Quick formatting

Add brackets around every line with one click.

  • Line-by-line output
  • Instant formatting
  • No server upload
Flexible use

Great for log tags, arrays, and markup snippets.

  • Copy ready
  • Preserves order
  • Bulk lists supported
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Bracket tips

Keep lists consistent to avoid formatting surprises.

  • Use one value per line.
  • Trim extra whitespace before formatting.
  • Review empty lines if they matter.

Frequently asked questions

Does this add brackets to blank lines?>
Yes. Blank lines become empty brackets in the output.
Can I use this for tag lists?>
Yes. Brackets are common for tags or markers in logs.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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