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YAML ↔ JSON Converter

Convert between YAML and JSON for config files and API payloads

How to use in n8n

Configuration Files

Convert YAML configuration files to JSON for processing in n8n workflows, or generate YAML configs from JSON data.

API Payloads

Some APIs accept YAML payloads. Convert your JSON data to YAML before sending it via the HTTP Request node.

Kubernetes & Docker

Work with Kubernetes manifests and Docker Compose files by converting between YAML and JSON for easier manipulation.

YAML to JSON Converter for Config Files

The YAML JSON Converter helps you transform data between YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) formats. YAML is commonly used for configuration files due to its readability, while JSON is preferred for APIs and data exchange.

When to Use YAML vs JSON

  • YAML - Human-friendly configuration files, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), Docker Compose, Kubernetes
  • JSON - API requests/responses, data storage, JavaScript applications, REST APIs

Key Differences

  • YAML uses indentation for structure; JSON uses braces and brackets
  • YAML supports comments; JSON does not
  • JSON is more compact; YAML is more readable
  • YAML requires strict indentation; JSON is more forgiving

Common Use Cases

  • Converting n8n workflow exports between formats
  • Processing Kubernetes manifests
  • Transforming Docker Compose files
  • Working with CI/CD pipeline configurations
  • Converting API documentation examples

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