YAML/CSV Converter

Tool Introduction

"YAML/CSV Converter" is a powerful online tool focused on efficient bidirectional conversion between YAML and CSV data formats. Whether you need to export structured YAML data into a tabular CSV format, or import CSV data and parse it into a hierarchical YAML, this tool can handle it with ease. Users can flexibly configure conversion options according to their needs, such as whether CSV includes a header, the choice of field delimiter, whether to skip empty lines, YAML indentation level, and parsing mode, ensuring the conversion results precisely meet expectations.

How to Use

1. Select Conversion Direction: The tool supports bidirectional conversion from YAML to CSV or CSV to YAML. Simply paste your original data into the "YAML Code" or "CSV Code" input box.
2. Enter Data:
   • YAML to CSV: Paste your YAML code into the "YAML Code" input box.
   • CSV to YAML: Paste your CSV code into the "CSV Code" input box.
3. Configure Conversion Options: Adjust the following conversion parameters according to your needs:
   • Include Header: (Default checked) Controls whether CSV output includes column names.
   • Skip Empty Lines: (Default checked) Whether to ignore empty lines during CSV parsing.
   • CSV Field Delimiter: (Default comma) Select the field delimiter in the CSV file, such as comma, tab, semicolon, or vertical bar.
   • Parsing Mode: (Default "Default Mode") The mode used for YAML parsing, options include "Default Mode", "JSON Mode", or "Core Mode".
   • Smart Type Conversion: (Default unchecked) Whether to attempt to automatically convert strings to numbers, booleans, and other types during CSV parsing.
   • YAML Indent: (Default 2) Set the number of spaces for YAML output indentation, ranging from 2-8.
4. Execute Conversion: The tool will automatically perform the conversion, or you may need to click the "Convert" button (if available on the interface).
5. Get Results: The converted data will be displayed in the corresponding output box, and you can copy and use it directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Which data formats does this tool support for conversion?
• A: This tool supports bidirectional conversion between YAML and CSV data formats, meaning it can convert YAML to CSV and CSV to YAML.
• Q: What options can be customized during CSV conversion?
• A: For CSV conversion, you can customize whether to "Include Header", "Skip Empty Lines", "CSV Field Delimiter" (such as comma, tab, semicolon, vertical bar), and whether to enable "Smart Type Conversion".
• Q: What parameters can be adjusted for YAML output?
• A: For YAML output, you can set the "YAML Indent" (2-8 spaces) and choose different "Parsing Modes" (Default Mode, JSON Mode, Core Mode) to process YAML input.
• Q: How does the tool handle nested YAML structures?
• A: When converting YAML to CSV, the tool attempts to flatten nested YAML structures, usually using a dot (.) to connect levels, for example, book.title. When converting CSV to YAML, the tool attempts to restore the nested structure based on the flattened column names.

Notes

• Data Format Accuracy: Please ensure that your input YAML or CSV data conforms to their respective syntax specifications. Incorrect formats may lead to conversion failure or inaccurate results.
• CSV Field Delimiter: When CSV data contains delimiter characters, please ensure the correct delimiter is selected, otherwise it may lead to column parsing errors.
• YAML Nested Structure: Complex YAML nested structures may be flattened into longer column names when converted to CSV. When converting CSV to YAML, please ensure that CSV column names clearly indicate the original nested structure.
• Large File Processing: For very large data files, online conversion may have performance or browser memory limitations. It is recommended to process small to medium-sized files.