Encoding Utilities

Binary Encode

Converts text strings into their binary representation using ASCII/UTF-8 character encoding. Access via MCP in Cursor, Windsurf, and other AI coding tools, or call the REST endpoint `/v1/encode/binary/encode`. Input "Hello" returns "0100100001100101011011000110110001101111" — each character becomes its 8-bit binary equivalent. Perfect for data encoding workflows and educational demonstrations.

API Endpoint

GET /v1/encode/binary/encode

Code Examples

curl "https://tinyfn.io/v1/encode/binary/encode" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
const response = await fetch('https://tinyfn.io/v1/encode/binary/encode', {
  headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY' }
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
import requests

response = requests.get('https://tinyfn.io/v1/encode/binary/encode',
    headers={'X-API-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'})
data = response.json()
print(data)

Use via MCP

Add to your AI agent

Connect your AI agent (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.) to TinyFn's encoding tools:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tinyfn-encoding": {
      "url": "https://tinyfn.io/mcp/encoding",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

How does binary encoding convert text characters?

Each character is converted to its ASCII/UTF-8 numeric value, then represented as an 8-bit binary string. 'A' (ASCII 65) becomes '01000001'.

Can I use binary encode in MCP-enabled AI coding assistants?

Yes, it's available as an MCP tool in Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, OpenClaw, and Zed for direct text-to-binary conversion.

What's the output format for binary encoded text?

Returns a continuous string of 0s and 1s with no spaces or separators. Each character produces exactly 8 binary digits.

Does binary encode handle Unicode characters correctly?

Yes, it uses UTF-8 encoding, so Unicode characters are properly converted to their multi-byte binary representations.

What's the difference between binary encoding and Base64?

Binary encoding converts text to raw 0s and 1s, while Base64 uses a 64-character alphabet. Binary is more verbose but shows actual bit representation.

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