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yaml-language-server for Mac

Language Server for Yaml Files

Quick answer: yaml-language-server is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yaml-language-server. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,622 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yaml-language-server is

yaml-language-server is a command-line tool for macOS: language Server for Yaml Files.

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/redhat-developer/yaml-language-server.

How to install yaml-language-server

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

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 yaml-language-server on Mac?

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

Is yaml-language-server open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does yaml-language-server 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 yaml-language-server?

It was installed 1,622 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #756 in this catalogue.

What version of yaml-language-server is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.