Why this tool matters
Keep YAML manifests and JSON payloads in sync without jumping into a CLI. The converter mirrors Laravel's backend parsers, so whatever succeeds here will behave the same in production.
Config handoffs
Flip YAML deploy manifests into JSON (and back) before pasting into PRs, Terraform files, or vendor dashboards.
Incident runbooks
Normalize payloads for postmortems or on-call docs without relying on CLI tools during emergencies.
Reference docs
Publish both YAML and JSON examples in tooling docs or KB articles with consistent indentation.
Quick start
Paste a payload, pick a direction, and copy the normalized output in seconds.
- Open the converter, pick YAML → JSON or JSON → YAML, and paste your payload into the Source field.
- Adjust the indentation toggle (2 or 4 spaces) or load one of the curated samples to preview the workflow.
- Click Convert payload, review the stats card for sanity checks, and copy the output directly into your doc or config.
Supported inputs
- Accepts UTF-8 YAML up to Symfony’s parser limits, including nested sequences, maps, and multi-line scalars.
- JSON payloads must be valid objects or arrays; the converter enforces Laravel’s 512-level recursion guard.
- Indent controls currently offer 2 or 4 spaces—the same values exposed in the live tool UI.
Mode walkthroughs
Conversion modes
Each direction includes curated steps that match the on-screen form controls.
YAML → JSON
- Paste any manifest, Helm values file, or CI snippet into the Source payload field.
- Pick 2-space or 4-space indentation to match your README or repo style guide.
- Run the conversion and copy the prettified JSON directly into API mocks or docs.
JSON → YAML
- Drop an API response or infrastructure JSON config into the editor.
- Use samples or presets to mirror common worker or job payloads without rewriting keys.
- Submit the form to generate block-style YAML with multi-line strings preserved for readability.
Outputs & snippets
Understand what the converter returns and how to replicate it inside scripts or CI jobs.
Output textarea mirrors the main editor font so diffs between YAML and JSON stay aligned for PR reviews.
Copy indicator confirms when the converted payload hits your clipboard—handy for rapid incident updates.
Format + indent badge calls out whether the response is JSON or YAML before you paste it elsewhere.
Snippet lineup
PHP
json_encode(Yaml::parse($yaml), JSON_PRETTY_PRINT) mirrors the YAML → JSON conversion.
CLI
Use yq 'eval -o=json' to match the JSON output before automation scripts run.
GitHub Actions
Call jq or yq within workflow steps when you need to reformat payloads in CI.
Feature deep dives
Dig into the controls that keep conversions predictable for PRs, runbooks, and docs.
Indent controls
Two- and four-space indentation options keep parity with repo lint rules and authoring guidelines.
Structure stats
Root type, node counts, and line totals expose anomalies before you share payloads with teammates.
Server-side parsing
Laravel + Symfony parsers match production behaviour so multi-byte strings and nested arrays stay accurate.
Field notes & pro tips
Keep these habits nearby when you are rotating on call or prepping tutorials.
- Load the deployment sample before on-call rotations so you can validate manifest tweaks quickly.
- Check the node count whenever you collapse complex YAML; sudden drops usually mean a parsing mistake.
- Pair this tool with the JSON Formatter or Hash Lab when you need to prep payloads and checksums together.
- Share the docs link from your PR template so reviewers know how outputs are generated.
Want to explore more OVROTOOLS utilities? Visit the documentation hub to jump into related guides.