Question 1

What is TOML?

Accepted Answer

TOML (Tom's Obvious Minimal Language) is a configuration file format that's easy to read and write. It's used by Rust (Cargo.toml), Python (pyproject.toml), and many other tools.

Question 2

How is TOML different from YAML?

Accepted Answer

TOML is more explicit and less error-prone than YAML. It doesn't rely on indentation for structure, uses clear section headers like [section], and has stricter typing. Compare with our YAML Validator.

Question 3

What are common TOML use cases?

Accepted Answer

TOML is popular for Cargo.toml (Rust packages), pyproject.toml (Python projects), Hugo config, and general application configuration where clarity is important.

Question 4

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

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

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