I built a React Next.js converter that handles 80–90 percent of the migration
Source: Dev.to
Overview
Over the last few months I kept seeing the same problem: teams want to move from React to Next.js, but the migration is repetitive, messy, and full of hidden patterns. To address this, I built a feature‑rich converter that automates most of the work: reacttonext.com.
What the Converter Handles
- Routing changes
- Conversions
- File restructuring
- SSR‑safe patterns
- Dynamic imports
- Many tricky edge cases that usually appear late in a migration
Training Data & Rule Engine
The tool was trained on 1,500 publicly available React codebases. Patterns extracted from these projects power the rule engine that drives the automated conversions.
Migration Success Rate
The converter completes around 80–90 % of the migration automatically. After the automated step, it generates a README.md that lists all remaining manual review steps. These instructions are written so they can be followed directly or fed to an LLM for further assistance.
Try It Out
You can try the converter here:
Call for Feedback
I’m looking for feedback, edge cases, and real‑world projects that can push its limits. Feel free to test the tool and share your experiences.