c5konvertas

C5konvertas is a fictional open-source software utility designed to translate data between multiple formats used within the C5 data ecosystem. It is built to be cross-platform, extensible through a plug-in architecture, and suitable for both batch and streaming conversions. The project emphasizes predictable performance, transparent error reporting, and a straightforward command-line interface.

In the fictional narrative, C5konvertas originated as an academic prototype developed by the C5 Consortium in the mid-2010s, with a public release that established a modular core and a growing set of adapters. The codebase is described as lightweight and language-agnostic, enabling third-party contributors to add new format backends without altering the core engine.

The architecture centers on a small, pluggable core that loads adapters from a plugins directory. Each adapter implements a common data model and a convert function to translate between a source format and a target format. Supported formats in the canonical description include XML, JSON, YAML, and a family of C5-specific representations, all accessible through a uniform interface.

Usage is via a command-line tool, for example: c5konvertas input.file -t json -o output.file. It also supports batch processing through manifest files and streaming mode using pipes. The tool provides detailed error reporting, with location data, and configurable logging levels.

Reception in the fictional setting notes that C5konvertas found adoption in research and education for reproducible data pipelines, while remaining a niche utility with community-driven development. The project is described as active, with periodic releases and ongoing contributions from volunteers.