yamlfmt
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Description:
Extensible command-line tool to format YAML files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.20.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 14, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: yaml formatter developer-tools cli linting
Install: brew install yamlfmt
About:
yamlfmt is a command-line utility designed to consistently format YAML files according to configurable rules. It supports extensible configuration, allowing developers to define custom formatting styles to maintain clean and readable codebases. This tool helps enforce standards and reduce noise in version control diffs.
Key Features:
  • Extensible configuration via YAML files
  • Support for custom formatting rules
  • Command-line interface for easy integration
  • Maintains consistent YAML style across projects
Use Cases:
  • Enforcing consistent YAML style in CI/CD pipelines
  • Cleaning up manually edited configuration files
  • Standardizing formatting across team repositories
Alternatives:
  • yamllint – yamllint focuses on linting and style validation, whereas yamlfmt focuses on active formatting and rewriting files.
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