YAML Formatter

Formats and validates YAML files, ensuring consistent structure for configuration management.

YAML Formatter

YAML Formatter is my preferred choice for tidying up, ethics and formatting YAML format files. Be it configuration files for applications, APIs, or CI/CD pipelines, this tool always keeps my YAML clean and in order.

What is this tool for?

Whenever I need to validate or format YAML files, I make sure to use the YAML Formatter. YAML is great for a config format, but if you have a large or nested data and you really need a big amount of nesting, YAML will drive you crazy with those indentations. This tool assists me in finding mistakes, keeping it all aligned properly and getting YAML to JSON if required.

How does it help me?

  • Formats messy YAML: It cleans up unorganized or misaligned YAML files with consistent indentation.
  • Validates syntax: Highlights errors in the structure, such as missing colons or inconsistent spacing.
  • Converts YAML to JSON: I can easily transform YAML into JSON for applications that require it.
  • Customizes output: Lets me adjust indentation levels to fit my style or project requirements.

Examples

Messy YAML (Input):

Formatted YAML (Output):

Validating YAML

Once, I copied YAML from a documentation file, but it didn’t work. The tool pointed out an indentation issue:

The corrected version:

Converting YAML to JSON

I often use this tool to convert YAML configurations for APIs. For example:

YAML Input:

JSON Output:

This tool is a must-have for anyone working with YAML. It saves me hours of debugging by catching errors early and keeps my files looking clean and professional. Plus, the conversion feature is incredibly handy when switching between formats. I rely on it every time I’m handling YAML configurations.