yq '.name' test.yaml # Output: Example | Feature | mikefarah/yq (Go) | kislyuk/yq (Python) | |--------|---------------------|------------------------| | Speed | Very fast | Slower (calls jq ) | | No dependencies | Yes | Requires jq | | YAML merge/update | Yes (in-place) | Limited | | JSON output | Native | Uses jq | | Best for | Scripting, CI/CD, complex YAML manipulation | Simple queries if you already use jq | Recommendation: Use mikefarah/yq – it’s more powerful and standalone. If you actually meant something else by "yqarch" (e.g., an Arch Linux package or a different tool), please clarify, and I’ll give you specific instructions for that.
pipx install yq Verify:
name: Example version: 1.0 dependencies: - foo - bar Run: yqarch how to install
yq --version Create a test file test.yaml : yqarch how to install