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yamlfix for Mac

Simple and configurable YAML formatter that keeps comments

Quick answer: yamlfix is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yamlfix. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 85 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yamlfix is

yamlfix is a command-line tool for macOS: simple and configurable YAML formatter that keeps comments.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install yamlfix

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install yamlfix.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install yamlfix on Mac?

Run brew install yamlfix in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is yamlfix open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does yamlfix run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is yamlfix?

It was installed 85 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3704 in this catalogue.

What version of yamlfix is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.19.1.