Extract Values from YAML

Extract plain values from YAML with the Extract Values from YAML tool. Instantly pull out all scalar and array values, with options for uniqueness and filtering.

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Supported file types: .yaml, .yml, .txt, .json, .xml, .ini, .md
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Options
Include array items
Only unique values
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste your YAML into the Input Text box or use Choose File to import a .yaml, .yml, .txt, or similar file.
  • Toggle Include array items to decide whether list values should be included in the result.
  • Toggle Only unique values to remove duplicates from the extracted output.
  • Toggle Maximize output to expand the output box for easier reading.
  • Click Extract to pull all values out of the YAML structure.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the result to clipboard.
  • Use Export to File to save the values to a .txt file.
  • Use Clear All to reset everything including the input, output, and toggles.

What Extract Values from YAML can do:

This tool flattens your YAML and pulls out all scalar values, so you can see just the content no keys, no nesting. You can choose whether to include array items (like lists of tags or roles), and whether to keep duplicate values. The live preview updates as you type or import files, and you get helpful features like copy, export, a value counter, and output formatting. Whether you’re looking for specific data or just want a clean snapshot of everything stored in a YAML file, this tool gives you a fast and flexible way to extract it.

Example:

YAML Input:
user:
name: Alice
age: 30
roles:
- admin
- editor

Extracted Output:
Alice
30
admin
editor

Common Use Cases:

Perfect for filtering out data from complex YAML configs, scraping values for forms or summaries, or prepping simple lists from structured files. Useful for DevOps, data cleaning, or scripting pipelines.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Once you’ve grabbed the values, try Extract Strings from YAML to filter out just the text-based content. Or if you’re analyzing multiple files, Diff Two YAML Files can show you what values changed across versions without needing to compare by hand.