ValidateThis

CI Config Linter

Lint CI config YAML: GitHub Actions and GitLab CI. Validate syntax and structure (on, jobs, steps, runs-on, script).

About this tool

Validates YAML syntax and, for GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, checks required structure: on and jobs for GHA; job script or extends for GitLab. Use "Generic" to only validate YAML.

For detailed GitHub Actions checks (expressions, security): actionlint (open source).

CI type:
Click "Validate" to check your code

Search intent cluster

  • CI Linter
  • YAML Validator
  • GitHub Actions Linter
  • GitLab CI Validator
  • Configuration Checker

Entity keywords

ciyamlgithub actionsgitlab cilintingconfigurationsyntaxstructure

How to use this tool

  1. Step 1: Access the CI Config Linter tool.
  2. Step 2: Paste your CI configuration YAML or upload the file.
  3. Step 3: Click 'Lint' to validate the configuration and review any errors.

What this check helps you catch

  • Validate YAML syntax
  • Check jobs structure
  • Ensure correct runs-on
  • Verify steps configuration
  • Lint script commands

FAQ

What does CI Config Linter check?
CI Config Linter checks input validity, structure, and common implementation issues so you can catch errors before deployment.
Can I use CI Config Linter in CI or QA workflows?
Yes. Use it during QA or pre-release checks to reduce runtime failures caused by invalid data.
Does this tool store my data?
No persistent storage is required for normal validation flow unless you explicitly save reports.

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