CoffeeScript to JavaScript Converter Online

This CoffeeScript to JavaScript converter compiles CoffeeScript source into standard ES6 JavaScript directly in your browser. Paste, write, or upload CoffeeScript code, choose compile and formatting options, and get clean JavaScript you can copy or download without any server upload.

Core capabilities

  • Convert CoffeeScript to JavaScript instantly in the browser
  • Choose bare mode to remove the top level safety wrapper when you need global variables
  • Generate inline source maps or supply a filename for external maps and better error reporting
  • Built in JS beautifier for pretty output
  • Run locally in the browser so your CoffeeScript code never leaves your machine

How to use this CoffeeScript to JS converter

  1. Write, paste or upload your CoffeeScript into the input editor
  2. Pick options for bare mode, source maps, and formatting to match your workflow
  3. Click Convert to transpile CoffeeScript to JavaScript
  4. Inspect the generated JS in the output pane, use beautify for readable code, then copy or download the file

Why convert CoffeeScript to JavaScript

Converting or compiling CoffeeScript to JavaScript ensures compatibility with modern browsers and tool chains, reduces friction when integrating into existing builds, and creates a clear path to ES6 or TypeScript migrations while preserving original logic and intent.

Key differences: CoffeeScript source vs compiled JavaScript

  • CoffeeScript is concise, using whitespace and minimal syntax
  • JavaScript is explicit and supported natively by all browsers
  • Compilation expands CoffeeScript sugar into plain JavaScript
  • Compiled JS output can target ES5, ES6, or later versions
  • CoffeeScript favors readability, JavaScript favors flexibility
  • Debugging is easier in compiled JavaScript with source maps

Example 1: Simple function

CoffeeScript Code

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square = (x) -> x * x
console.log square 5

Converted JS Code

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(function() {
    var square;

    square = function(x) {
        return x * x;
    };

    console.log(square(5));

}).call(this);
console.log(square(5));

Example 2: Class and mapping

CoffeeScript Code

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class Person
  constructor: (@name) ->
  greet: -> "Hello #{@name}"

people = ["Alice", "Bob"].map (n) -> new Person n

Converted JS Code

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(function() {
    var Person, people;

    Person = class Person {
        constructor(name) {
            this.name = name;
        }

        greet() {
            return `Hello ${this.name}`;
        }

    };

    people = ["Alice", "Bob"].map(function(n) {
        return new Person(n);
    });

}).call(this);

Customization options

The table lists every option available in the editor to customize the compiled JS output.

OptionDefaultDescription
BAREFalseCompile without a top level function safety wrapper so variables become global
HeaderFalseInclude the header comment in the output
Inline MapFalseEmbed a source map as a data URI inside the compiled JavaScript
FilenameemptyOptional filename used in source maps and in error reporting
Indent Size4Number of spaces per indent level for beautified output
Indent CharSpaceCharacter used for indentation in beautified output
Use TabsFalseIndent using tabs instead of spaces
EOLLFEnd of line character for the output file options include LF, CRLF, and CR
Ending NewlineFalseAdd a newline at the end of the output file
Keep NewlinesTruePreserve existing line breaks from the source
Indent Level0Initial indentation depth applied to the entire output
Max Newlines3Maximum consecutive line breaks to preserve
Space in parenthesesFalseAdd a space inside parentheses when true
Empty parentheses spaceFalseAdd a space inside empty parentheses when true
Anon function spaceFalseInsert a space before parentheses in anonymous functions
Named function spaceFalseInsert a space before parentheses in named functions
Brace stylecollapseStyle used for block braces options include collapse expand end expand and none
Break chainsFalsePlace each chained method call on a new line
No chain indentFalseDo not indent chained methods
Keep arraysFalsePreserve original array formatting
UnescapeFalseUnescape printable xNN strings in the output
Wrap length0Wrap lines that exceed this length zero disables wrapping
Comma firstFalsePlace commas at the start of lines when true
Operator positionbefore newlinePosition of operators when wrapping lines options include before newline after newline and preserve original
Indent empty linesFalseKeep indentation on otherwise empty lines

Best Practices For Compiling CoffeeScript Code

  • Store CoffeeScript in source control, commit JS only when needed
  • Enable source maps to trace errors back to CoffeeScript
  • Beautify for development, minify for production builds
  • Lint compiled JS before merging into larger projects
  • Keep CoffeeScript and compiled JS in separate folders
  • Automate compilation with build or CI pipelines

Conclusion

Use this CoffeeScript to ES6 JavaScript converter to transpile your CS to JS quickly and safely. Configure bare mode and source maps for accurate error reporting, choose customization options, and download production ready JavaScript in seconds.