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yamale for Mac

Schema and validator for YAML

Quick answer: yamale is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yamale. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yamale is

yamale is a command-line tool for macOS: schema and validator for YAML.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/23andMe/Yamale.

How to install yamale

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install yamale on Mac?

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

Is yamale open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does yamale 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 yamale?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6165 in this catalogue.

What version of yamale is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.1.0.