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Online YAML Validator.

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Validate YAML files used in CI/CD, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes by catching indentation and mapping issues early.

Validating YAML in your browser (no upload to a server).

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JSON YAML XML CSV INI SQL HTML TOML Markdown JavaScript CSS Shell Dockerfile
Input
Line 1, Column 1
File

Plain text or typical extensions for this format

Quick use cases

Kubernetes manifest checks Docker Compose troubleshooting CI workflow validation Config review in PRs

Common validation errors

  • Tab indentation
  • Duplicate keys
  • Bad nesting depth
  • Scalar parsing surprises

Validation workflow

  1. Paste manifest
  2. Run validator
  3. Correct indentation/map structure
  4. Re-validate before deploy

Sample structure

services:
  api:
    image: app:1.0
    ports:
      - "8080:80"

Best practices

  • Use spaces only
  • Lint configs in CI
  • Keep env overlays separate
  • Prefer explicit key naming

Validator FAQ

Why do YAML files fail in CI but look fine?

Whitespace and indentation errors often pass visual review but fail strict parsers.

Should I prefer YAML or JSON for config?

YAML is easier to edit by hand, while JSON is stricter for schema-driven workflows.

Can this catch Kubernetes manifest issues?

It catches syntax/structure issues before cluster-level validation.