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YAML Validator
Validate, format, and convert YAML files
YAML Input
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Parsed Structure
Validate YAML to see parsed structure
YAML Quick Reference
Key-Value Pairs:
key: valueLists:
- item1
- item2Nested Objects:
parent:
child: valueMultiline Strings:
text: |
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What is YAML Validator?
Validate YAML files with detailed error messages and line numbers. Format/prettify YAML with clean indentation, convert to JSON, and view the parsed structure as a collapsible tree.
Features & Benefits
- Validate YAML with line-number error messages
- Format and prettify with clean indentation
- Convert YAML to JSON output
- Collapsible parsed structure tree view
- Copy or download formatted output
- Handles complex YAML features: anchors, aliases, multi-line strings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What YAML features are supported?
- All YAML 1.2 features including anchors, aliases, multi-line strings, flow sequences, and nested mappings.
- Why is my YAML invalid?
- Common issues: inconsistent indentation (mixing tabs and spaces), missing colons, unquoted special characters, or incorrect nesting.
- Can I convert YAML to JSON?
- Yes. Click 'Convert to JSON' to see the equivalent JSON representation of your YAML.
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