yq: Data Format Processor

Process YAML, XML, and TOML files using jq-compatible filtering syntax. yq acts as a bridge between jq's powerful filtering and the diverse data formats used in modern development.

Prerequisite Check

Run this before proposing yq filters or in-place edits:

command -v yq >/dev/null 2>&1 || yq --version

For the Python-wrapper form of yq, also verify jq when filters depend on it:

command -v jq >/dev/null 2>&1 || jq --version