JSON
Option A
Strict and explicit
Option B
Less friendly
FAQ Guide
JSON or YAML for AI Agent Config?
Use JSON when strict machine parsing matters; use YAML when human-readable configuration matters and indentation is controlled.
Quick comparison
YAML
Option A
Readable
Option B
Indentation-sensitive
Best for
Option A
APIs
Option B
Config docs
Questions and answers
Why does YAML break?
Indentation, implicit values, and copied whitespace can change meaning.
Why does JSON help agents?
Strict structure makes inputs easier to validate and compare.
What should teams do?
Keep examples formatted, validated, and versioned.