Question 1

What is an INI file?

Accepted Answer

INI files are simple configuration files with sections in [brackets] and key=value pairs. They're used by many applications, including PHP (php.ini), Git (.gitconfig), and Windows settings.

Question 2

What's the INI syntax?

Accepted Answer

INI files use [section] headers and key = value pairs. Comments start with ; or #. Nested sections are not standard but some parsers support them.

Question 3

How is INI different from TOML?

Accepted Answer

TOML is a more modern format inspired by INI with stronger typing and support for arrays, dates, and nested tables. Compare with our TOML Validator.

Question 4

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all parsing happens locally in your browser. Your configuration files never leave your device.

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