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YAML Validator

Validate YAML syntax with line-level error reporting, pretty-printed output, and key statistics.

Paste YAML above and click Validate

Checks syntax and displays pretty-printed output with statistics

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YAML Validator: Check Syntax and Fix Indentation Errors

Validate YAML configuration files for syntax errors, duplicate keys, and indentation issues with precise error reporting.

What Is YAML and Why Validate It

YAML, which stands for YAML Ain't Markup Language, is a human-friendly data serialization format used extensively for configuration files, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and data exchange. Its indentation-based syntax makes it readable but also makes it highly sensitive to whitespace errors that are invisible to the naked eye.

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