Toon (Token-Oriented Object Notation) parsing library for C (github.com)

A new C library has been released for parsing TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation), a human-readable data format designed to optimize interactions with large language models (LLMs). This compact format combines the indentation-based structure of YAML with the tabular layout of CSV, making it particularly effective for representing structured data such as configuration files, datasets, and nested hierarchical data. The library includes comprehensive features for parsing both TOON files and strings into structured `toonObject` trees, facilitating easy manipulation and querying of the data. This release is significant for the AI/ML community as it simplifies the handling of structured context necessary for LLM prompts, enhancing developers' ability to parse and generate data efficiently. Key functionalities include a variety of API methods for creating, reading, and converting TOON objects, with direct comparisons to conventional formats like JSON. The library addresses memory management and ensures efficient parsing, making it a valuable tool for developers in AI-driven applications looking to streamline data processing and improve performance in model interactions.