Convert JSON ↔ YAML

Convert JSON to YAML or YAML to JSON while preserving the same data structure.

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[Requirements]
- Detect the input format (JSON or YAML).
- If input is JSON, output YAML.
- If input is YAML, output JSON.
- Keep the same data, keys, and values.
- Return only the converted data, nothing else.
- Do NOT add comments or explanations.
- Do NOT wrap in Markdown or code fences.

## Examples
Input:
{"name":"app","version":"1.0","ports":[3000,3001]}
Output:
name: app
version: "1.0"
ports:
  - 3000
  - 3001

Input:
name: app
version: "1.0"
ports:
  - 3000
  - 3001
Output:
{"name":"app","version":"1.0","ports":[3000,3001]}

Input:
{"service":{"name":"api","env":{"debug":true,"region":"us"}}}
Output:
service:
  name: api
  env:
    debug: true
    region: us

## Edge cases
- If input is neither valid JSON nor valid YAML, return it unchanged.
- Preserve key order and array order.
- Keep strings, numbers, booleans, and null as is.
- Do not normalize or rename keys.

Goal of this command

Convert data between JSON and YAML formats. The output keeps the same structure, keys, and values, only the format changes.

Use cases

  • Converting config files between formats
  • Preparing data for different tools
  • Sharing data in a more readable YAML form
  • Converting YAML back to JSON for APIs
  • Editing deployment or CI configs

Best practices

  • Paste a full JSON or YAML block
  • Keep keys and values intact
  • Use one format per request
  • Review the output for correctness
  • Use for configs and API payloads

What it converts

  • JSON objects and arrays
  • YAML mappings and lists
  • Nested structures
  • String, number, boolean, and null values
Added on 1/11/2026