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YAML Front Matter to JSON
Convert a document’s YAML front matter into JSON.
How it works
- 1Paste a document with YAML front matter.
- 2The front matter is parsed to JSON.
- 3Copy the JSON.
Use cases
- Feed metadata into a JSON pipeline.
- Inspect front matter as data.
- Migrate metadata formats.
Frequently asked questions
What is converted?
Only the front matter block; the document body is ignored.
What if the YAML is invalid?
A clear error message is shown so you can fix it.
Is it private?
Yes. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
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