The Best YAML Static Analysis Tools (Linters/Formatters)
We rank 12 YAML linters, code analyzers, formatters, and more. Find and compare tools like Mega-Linter, Semgrep, Bearer, and more. Please rate and review tools that you've used. This helps others find the best tools for their projects.
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Mega-Linter
Mega-Linter can handle any type of project thanks to its 70+ embedded Linters, its advanced reporting, runnable on any CI system or locally, with assisted installation and configuration, able to apply formatting and fixes
Bearer
Open-Source static code analysis tool to discover, filter and prioritize security risks and vulnerabilities leading to sensitive data exposures (PII, PHI, PD). Highly configurable and easily extensible, built for security and engineering teams.
Putout
Pluggable and configurable code transformer with built-in eslint, babel plugins support for js, jsx typescript, flow, markdown, yaml and json.
ast-grep
ast-grep is a powerful tool designed for managing code at scale using Abstract Syntax Trees (AST). Think of it as a hybrid of grep, eslint, and codemod, with the ability to search, lint, and rewrite code based on its structure rather than plain text. It supports multiple languages and is designed to be extensible, allowing you to register custom languages.
OpenRewrite
OpenRewrite fixes common static analysis issues reported through Sonar and other tools using a Maven and Gradle plugin or the Moderne CLI.
autocorrect
A linter and formatter to help you to improve copywriting, correct spaces, words, punctuations between CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are YAML tools?
YAML is a human-readable data serialization language. It is commonly used for configuration files and in applications where data is being stored or transmitted. YAML aims to be a superset of JSON, with the added benefit of being human-readable. YAML is a recursive acronym for "YAML Ain't Markup Language".
What are the best YAML static analysis tools and linters?
The most popular YAML tools ranked by user votes are: Mega-Linter, Semgrep, Bearer, Putout, yamllint.
Which YAML services are free for open source projects?
Commercial services with a free plan for open source include Mega-Linter, Semgrep, Bearer, Putout, yamllint, ast-grep, Spectral, OpenRewrite, CodeFactor, autocorrect, Super-Linter, ShiftLeft Scan.