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yq for Mac

Process YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties documents from the CLI

Quick answer: yq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 56,775 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yq is

yq is a command-line tool for macOS: process YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties documents from the CLI.

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/mikefarah/yq.

How to install yq

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

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 yq on Mac?

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

Is yq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does yq 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 yq?

It was installed 56,775 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #24 in this catalogue.

What version of yq is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.54.1.