yq

by Mike Farahv4.53.3

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

yq is a portable command-line YAML, JSON, XML, CSV and properties processor.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id MikeFarah.yq --exact --version 4.53.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

yq is a lightweight and portable command-line YAML, JSON and XML processor.

yq uses jq like syntax but works with yaml files as well as json, xml, properties, csv and tsv.

Installers · v4.53.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	Portable	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for yq.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install yq on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id MikeFarah.yq --exact --version 4.53.3. winget downloads the installer from Mike Farah and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install yq silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id MikeFarah.yq --exact 4.53.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall yq via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id MikeFarah.yq --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from yq's Apps & Features entry.

Is yq free?

yq is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://mikefarah.gitbook.io/yq) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does yq work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls yq directly from the publisher.

How do I keep yq up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id MikeFarah.yq --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of yq from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

4.53.3latest
4.53.2
4.52.5
4.52.4
4.52.2
4.50.1
4.49.2
4.49.1
4.48.2
4.48.1