Extract Numbers from YAML

Extract Numbers from YAML quickly in your browser. Paste or import a YAML file and pull out all numbers with live preview and formatting options.

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Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .json, .md, .log, .ini, .xml
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Options
Include floats
Sort ascending
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your YAML into the “Input Text” box or use the Choose File button to import supported file types.
  • Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .json, .md, .log, .ini, .xml
  • Use the Options box to customize output:
    • Include floats Include decimal numbers like 5.5 and 42.0 (on by default)
    • Sort ascending Sort the results from smallest to largest (off by default)
    • Maximize output Expand the output area to see long results more easily (off by default)
  • Output updates instantly every time you type or toggle an option.
  • The output field flashes when refreshed, and the live counter shows how many numbers were extracted.
  • Click Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard.
  • Click Export to File to download the extracted numbers as a .txt file.
  • Use Clear All to reset the input, output, toggles, file name, and counter.

What Extract Numbers from YAML can do:

Extract Numbers from YAML pulls out all numeric values from deeply nested or flat YAML files. Whether you’ve got config files, data logs, or documents with scattered numbers, this tool finds every numeric value and gives you a clean, readable list. You can filter out floats if needed, sort the numbers for easier analysis, or just preview what’s buried in complex data. No setup, no waiting it works entirely in your browser and updates as you go.

Example:

Before:

name: Alice
age: 30
height: 5.7
scores:
  - 95
  - 88.5
  - 100

After:

30
5.7
95
88.5
100

Common Use Cases:

Extract Numbers from YAML is perfect for anyone who needs quick access to numerical data in messy or structured YAML. Whether you’re checking for limits, doing audits, or grabbing values for analysis, this tool gives you fast answers with zero setup.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re already pulling numbers from YAML, you might want to run them through Calculate Text Entropy to get a feel for how chaotic or structured that data is. Or if you’re comparing numeric values from multiple YAMLs, Diff Two YAML Files can help you quickly spot changes without digging line by line.

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