Convert JSON to YAML for Kubernetes | Daily Developer Tools

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When you need this

You receive JSON manifests but need YAML for Kubernetes.
You want human-readable configs for reviews.
You are switching between JSON and YAML in CI/CD pipelines.

How to do it with Daily Developer Tools

Paste JSON into the JSON <-> YAML Converter.
Confirm detection and convert to YAML.
Copy the YAML output into your manifest.

Tips / common pitfalls

Validate YAML after conversion to catch indentation issues.
Use consistent spacing (2 spaces) for Kubernetes style.
Keep values quoted if they look like numbers or booleans.

Examples & test data

ConfigMap in JSON

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Input example

{
  "apiVersion": "v1",
  "kind": "ConfigMap",
  "metadata": { "name": "app-config" },
  "data": { "LOG_LEVEL": "info", "FEATURE_X": "true" }
}

Expected output

apiVersion: v1
kind: ConfigMap
metadata:
  name: app-config
data:
  LOG_LEVEL: info
  FEATURE_X: "true"

Service definition

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Input example

{
  "apiVersion": "v1",
  "kind": "Service",
  "metadata": { "name": "api-service" },
  "spec": {
    "selector": { "app": "api" },
    "ports": [{ "port": 80, "targetPort": 8080 }]
  }
}

Expected output

apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
  name: api-service
spec:
  selector:
    app: api
  ports:
    - port: 80
      targetPort: 8080

FAQ

Does the converter preserve data types?

Yes. It keeps numbers, booleans, and strings as appropriate.

Can I convert YAML back to JSON?

Yes. The tool converts in both directions.

Is YAML validation included?

Use the YAML Validator tool after conversion for strict validation.

Does it work offline?

Yes. The conversion runs locally in your browser.

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