Question 1

What is a .yamllint configuration file?

Accepted Answer

A `.yamllint` configuration file (often named `.yamllint` or `.yamllint.yaml`) is used to customize the behavior of `yamllint`, a linter for YAML files. It allows you to define rules for style, syntax, and best practices.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select your `.yamllint` configuration file. Its content will be displayed with YAML syntax highlighting. Our YAML Viewer (link to /viewer/yaml) is also suitable.

Question 3

Does this tool run yamllint?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the content of the configuration file. It does not lint YAML files.

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