What is yq?

62/100
Trust Score (C+)
⚠️ Use Caution

yq is a homebrew that Process YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties documents from the CLI. It has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+). 0 GitHub stars. Published by Unknown. Last analyzed March 2026.

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Trust & Safety Overview

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What yq Does

yq is a homebrew in the homebrew category. Process YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties documents from the CLI. It is published by Unknown and has no specified license. With 0 GitHub stars and 0 downloads, it has a small community of users and contributors.

Who Should Use yq

yq is suitable for evaluation and non-critical use. Review the trust score breakdown before using in production.

Details

AuthorUnknown
Categoryhomebrew
LicenseNot specified
Typehomebrew
SourceView on GitHub
Security Score0/100
Activity Score0/100

How to Get Started

Check the trust score before installing:

curl nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=yq

Setup guide · Full safety report · Production review · Is it safe?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is yq used for?
yq is a homebrew tool. Process YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties documents from the CLI.
Is yq free?
License: Check project page. yq has 0 GitHub stars.
Is yq safe?
yq has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+). Use with caution.
What are alternatives to yq?
Top alternatives: . See full comparison.

Last updated March 2026. Trust scores based on automated analysis of public data.