YAML formatter/validator · Guide

Common YAML Mistakes

YAML’s flexibility hides a few sharp edges. These are the mistakes that cause most failures.

Tabs and inconsistent indent

Tabs are not allowed, and mixing indentation widths within a block changes meaning. Keep indentation uniform and spaces-only.

Unquoted special values

Bare yes, no, on, off and version-like numbers are interpreted as booleans or numbers. Quote them when you mean the literal string.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this for production work?

Yes, for inspection, formatting and quick generation. Still review the output before committing it to production code or configuration.

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