yamllint
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Description:
Linter for YAML files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: yaml linter linting devops configuration
Install: brew install yamllint
About:
Yamllint is a powerful and configurable linter for YAML files. It checks for syntax validity, key indentation, trailing spaces, and stylistic consistency. It helps teams enforce a common YAML standard, preventing errors in configuration files and data serialization.
Key Features:
  • Highly configurable ruleset
  • Supports standard YAML and Jinja templates
  • Detects syntax errors and formatting issues
  • Provides auto-fix capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Validating Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts
  • Enforcing style guides in Ansible playbooks
  • CI/CD pipeline checks for configuration files
Alternatives:
  • yq – yq is primarily a YAML processor (like jq for JSON) that can perform queries and edits, whereas yamllint is strictly a linter focused on syntax and style validation.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 8:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 37388e46
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