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YAML to .env Converter

Convert YAML config into KEY=VALUE .env lines.

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What is YAML → .env?

A YAML→.env converter that flattens nested objects and arrays into flat KEY=VALUE pairs suitable for dotenv-style config.

How it works

The YAML is parsed, then walked recursively: object keys nest with '__', array indexes become numeric suffixes, and scalars stringify to values.

  1. Enter your input. Type or paste your input into the field above — the tool responds instantly.
  2. Review the result. Output updates live as you type. Everything runs entirely in your browser.
  3. Copy or download. Use the Copy button to grab the result, or Download to save it as a file.

Examples

Config to environment

Flatten a nested YAML config into KEY=VALUE pairs for .env files — nested keys become dotted or underscored names.

Common mistakes

Nested key naming collisions

Flattened keys can collide (db:host vs db.host). The converter flags duplicates so nothing silently overwrites.

Frequently asked questions

How are arrays represented?

As JSON or comma-separated values, selectable per use case.

Does it quote values correctly?

Yes — values with spaces or special characters are quoted per .env conventions.

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