YAML Config Validator Pro

Free Online YAML Parser, Formatter & Converter

Validate Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and GitHub Actions YAML files with live syntax checking. Your YAML stays in your browser — no sign-up required.

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YAML Config Validator Pro

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Everything you need for YAML

A focused toolset for developers who work with configuration files daily.

Live Validation

Real-time syntax checking with precise line and column error reporting. Catch YAML mistakes instantly as you type.

Format & Convert

Bidirectional YAML↔JSON conversion with one-click beautification. Preserve comments and structure.

Scenario Templates

Pre-loaded presets for Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and GitHub Actions. Start from a real-world example.

Browser-Local Processing

Your YAML and JSON stay in your browser for core validation, formatting, conversion, and Tree View inspection.

One-Click Copy

Copy or download your results instantly. No sign-up, no friction — just clean output.

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AI Fix (Pro)

Coming soon: AI-powered YAML repair that suggests fixes for common configuration errors.

GitHub Actions workflow checker

Validate workflow YAML before a CI run fails

GitHub Actions workflows combine YAML syntax, event triggers, jobs, steps, expressions, and secrets references. Use this page to catch YAML parser errors before pushing a broken file to .github/workflows.

What this validator helps check

  • Workflow files under .github/workflows/*.yml and *.yaml
  • on, jobs, steps, uses, run, with, env, permissions, and concurrency blocks
  • Nested matrices, services, caches, and reusable workflow inputs
  • Copy-ready parsed JSON for reviewing generated CI/CD workflow files

The on key parsed incorrectly by YAML tooling

Some YAML parsers treat on as a boolean in older YAML modes. This tool uses YAML 1.2 behavior, and JSON output helps verify the parsed workflow keys.

Bad indentation inside jobs and steps

A misplaced run, uses, with, or env block can make a workflow fail before any job starts. Validate the file before pushing to avoid noisy CI failures.

Generated workflow files with malformed arrays

Matrix jobs and reusable workflow inputs are often generated from templates. Paste generated YAML here to inspect arrays and nested objects in Tree View.

Recommended workflow

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    Paste or drag a workflow YAML file into the editor.

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    Validate syntax and resolve line/column errors before committing.

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    Use Tree View to inspect jobs, steps, matrices, env, and permissions.

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    Copy or download parsed output when reviewing generated workflow files.

Does this run GitHub Actions validation?

No. It validates YAML syntax locally. GitHub still performs workflow-specific validation when the file is pushed.

Why does the on key matter?

Older YAML parsers may interpret on as a boolean. Inspecting parsed JSON helps confirm that the workflow trigger remains a string key.

Can I paste workflows with secrets references?

The tool runs in your browser and does not upload content. Still, avoid pasting real secret values; use GitHub secrets references instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions.

Yes. All core features — validation, formatting, and conversion — are free to use without any sign-up or account required.