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2026-01-31
Kubernetes manifests are written in YAML, but the API accepts JSON. Conversion helps when working with APIs directly.
| System | Format | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Actions | YAML | YAML → JSON for API |
| GitLab CI | YAML | Validation via JSON Schema |
| Jenkins | Groovy/JSON | JSON → YAML for readability |
| CircleCI | YAML | YAML → JSON for debugging |
When moving between tools, it is often necessary to convert configuration files from one format to another.
Programmatic generation of JSON with subsequent conversion to YAML for use in configuration files.
Some APIs accept data in both formats. The converter helps to prepare the data in the required form.
YAML is more readable for documentation, while JSON is better for code examples. Conversion between formats speeds up the preparation of materials.
Helm charts use YAML with templates. Converting to JSON helps check the rendering result.
See also: JSON Formatter, XML Formatter, Diff Checker