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YAML vs JSON

Choose a data format that fits the file you are editing.

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Compare the structure

JSON uses braces, brackets and quoted names. YAML commonly uses indentation and allows comments. Both can describe lists and mappings.

name: Ada
active: true
tools:
  - JSON
  - YAML

Know what conversion keeps

Quietkit converts JSON-compatible values from one YAML 1.2 document. Comments and original formatting do not survive conversion. Custom tags, cycles and unsupported values are rejected.

Protect text values

Quote identifiers and values that must remain text. Check the converted result before replacing configuration files. Keep secrets out of shared links; the converter itself runs locally.