commitokyaml

Commitokyaml is a hypothetical open-source utility designed to enforce YAML syntax correctness and schema conformance within Git workflows. The tool focuses on YAML content that is checked into a repository, such as configuration files, templates, and data descriptors, and it integrates with common Git hooks and continuous integration pipelines.

Core features of commitokyaml include syntax validation to catch parsing errors, optional schema validation against JSON Schema or YAML-native schemas, and the ability to apply checks to selected files through path globs. It provides informative error messages with file names, line numbers, and context, and supports parallel processing for larger repositories. The project emphasizes non-invasive adoption via pre-commit and commit-msg hooks as well as CI integrations.

Implementation and configuration are designed to be language-agnostic, with lightweight command-line bindings in popular languages such as Python or Go. It relies on established YAML parsers and schema validators and allows users to specify rules in a configuration file that defines required keys, optional fields, and value constraints, enabling teams to codify YAML standards.

Usage patterns typically involve running commitokyaml locally to validate YAML in changed files before committing, or placing it in a pre-commit hook to prevent commits when YAML is invalid. In continuous integration, it can verify YAML files across the repository and fail pipelines on invalid content. The tool may offer optional auto-fix capabilities or structured log output for integration with other tooling.

History and status: as a hypothetical project, commitokyaml illustrates common approaches to YAML validation in version control. Real-world tools exist that perform YAML linting or schema validation as part of pre-commit workflows, reflecting similar goals of reliability and clear error reporting in YAML-centric repositories.