---
title: "yq YAML and Structured Data Processor"
description: "Process, query, and transform YAML, JSON, XML, CSV, TOML, and properties files from the command line using yq. Supports jq-like expressions for reading, updating, and converting between formats."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/mikefarah/yq"
category:
  - "Data Extraction & Transformation"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "mikefarah/yq"
  github_stars: 15143
---

# yq YAML and Structured Data Processor

Process, query, and transform YAML, JSON, XML, CSV, TOML, and properties files from the command line using yq. Supports jq-like expressions for reading, updating, and converting between formats.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/yq-yaml-structured-data-processor/)