Human Readable Config

What this tool does

Human Readable Config turns JSON or YAML into plain-English statements so non-specialists can understand what a configuration does. It uses fixed, transparent mappings for common keys and highlights the top-level values that usually matter most during reviews, handoffs, or incident response.

When to use this tool

Use it when you need to explain a deployment change, review a service spec with stakeholders, or summarize config drift in a ticket. It is also helpful after running Env File Linter to describe what the environment settings mean without exposing raw secrets.

How it works

The tool parses the input, extracts top-level keys, and translates each into a sentence using a predefined mapping. If a key is unknown, it is still listed with its value so you can see what might need a custom explanation. Parsing happens locally, and errors are reported if the input is invalid JSON or YAML.

Example use case

You receive a Kubernetes deployment YAML from another team and need to summarize it for a change review. Paste the YAML, generate a summary, and share the plain-language output in your review notes. The team can confirm the number of replicas, image version, and exposed ports without reading the full spec.

Use cases

• Summarize a deployment config for a change review.
• Explain YAML settings to a non-technical stakeholder.
• Capture a quick config summary in an incident ticket.

Notes & limitations

The mapping is intentionally simple and focuses on common keys. Complex nested structures may be summarized only at the top level. This tool does not validate configuration correctness or run lint rules; it only translates. Always verify final config in your deployment pipeline.

If you rely on custom keys, consider adding a short glossary to your project documentation. That gives reviewers context beyond the tool output. The tool is meant to speed up understanding, not replace detailed architectural docs or change review processes.

Use the summary as a checkpoint, then review the raw config for any critical details or defaults.