Should I use JSON or YAML for config?

YAML for human-edited config with comments (K8s, CI). JSON for APIs and machine exchange.

Can I convert between them?

Yes — use our JSON to YAML and YAML to JSON tools.

See our blog post on JSON vs YAML when to use which.

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Updated 2026-05-21

Should I use JSON or YAML for config?: YAML for human-edited config with comments (K8s, CI). JSON for APIs and machine exchange.
Can I convert between them?: Yes — use our JSON to YAML and YAML to JSON tools.
Is there a deeper article?: See our blog post on JSON vs YAML when to use which.