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YAML Validator

Check that YAML is valid and find syntax errors.

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YAML Validator

Validate YAML syntax and quickly catch indentation or syntax errors.

Input Data

About the YAML Validator

Check that YAML is valid and find syntax errors.

How to use the YAML Validator

  1. Paste your code into the input box, or click Sample to load an example.
  2. Press Process / Generate.
  3. Use Copy (or Download where shown) to keep the result. Clear empties the box.

Tips

  • Use spaces for indentation, not tabs.
  • A colon inside a value usually needs quotes.

Frequently asked questions

Why did my YAML fail?
The usual causes are wrong indentation, tabs, or a missing space after a colon.