python-yq ☆

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Description:
Command-line YAML and XML processor that wraps jq

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: yaml xml jq cli devops json

Install: brew install python-yq

About:
yq is a command-line YAML and XML processor that leverages the power of jq. It provides a portable and convenient way to query, manipulate, and transform structured data formats directly from the terminal. The tool is particularly valuable for DevOps engineers and developers working with configuration files.

Key Features:

Wraps jq for YAML/XML processing
Supports complex queries and transformations
Preserves data structure and formatting
Command-line interface for automation

Use Cases:

Extracting specific values from Kubernetes manifests
Transforming YAML configuration files for different environments
Parsing XML API responses in shell scripts

Alternatives:

jq – Native jq only handles JSON, while yq extends this functionality to YAML and XML
yq (go-yq) – Go implementation with native YAML support, alternative to this Python wrapper

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 15, 2024 11:47am		1	VERSION_BUMP	3dc688fe