Can this skill handle JSON files as well?

Yes, the skill includes patterns for jq, allowing you to query JSON files like package.json and tsconfig.json with the same efficiency.

Why should I use yq instead of just reading the file?

Using yq saves 80-95% of your context window by extracting only the specific data points needed, which is critical when working with large infrastructure files.

Which file types are most compatible with this skill?

It is optimized for Docker Compose, Kubernetes manifests, GitHub Actions workflows, Helm charts, and Flutter/Dart pubspec files.

Should I use yq when I need to edit a file?

No. yq is best for querying and data extraction. If you need to perform complex edits, reading the full file into context is generally preferred.

yq YAML & JSON Query

Name: yq YAML & JSON Query
Author: kylesnowschwartz

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Deployment & DevOps

Extracts specific fields from YAML and JSON configuration files to minimize context usage and improve processing efficiency.

The yq skill empowers Claude to precisely query and extract data from complex YAML and JSON files using yq and jq utilities. By retrieving only the necessary fields—such as specific Docker images, Kubernetes replica counts, or GitHub Action triggers—this skill prevents the model's context window from being overwhelmed by large configuration files. It is an essential utility for DevOps and cloud-native development where infrastructure-as-code files often exceed manageable lengths for direct reading.

Key Features

01Tailored patterns for Docker Compose, Kubernetes manifests, and CI/CD workflows

02Ability to filter and select nested data structures based on specific conditions

03Optimized context management by avoiding full file reads for simple queries

0491 GitHub stars

05Cross-utility support for both yq (YAML) and jq (JSON) syntax

06Precise field extraction from large YAML and JSON configuration files

Use Cases

01Querying specific job steps or workflow triggers within GitHub Actions YAML files

02Extracting container image tags and environment variables from complex Docker Compose files

03Retrieving resource limits and replica counts from large Kubernetes deployment manifests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add kylesnowschwartz/simpleclaude yq

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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