YAML templating tool that works on YAML structure instead of text
Publisher’s description
What is ytt?
ytt by Carvel is open-source Windows software in the containers & devops category. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.55.3, released on September 23, 2026. The version history goes back to March 10, 2023: 19 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5.4 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (carvel-dev/ytt) has 1,885 stars. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm and k9s.
Project description on GitHub: “YAML templating tool that works on YAML structure instead of text”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
In short: ytt is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ytt safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2F76DA0FB766C78B2BBD046CA89D9B71A2DBC01F81E51A0F95E88E7A26F08A5C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the carvel-dev/ytt repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- Code review10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Published packages10
- Signed releases8
- Security policy6
- Pinned dependencies3
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›19 versions over 4 years · about 5.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.55.3Latest | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 0.55.2 | August 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.55.1 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.55.0 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.54.0 | April 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.53.2 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.53.1 | February 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.53.0 | January 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Carvel.ytt -escoop install main/yttProgram files (.exe): ytt.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install yttInformation
- Publisher
- Carvel
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/carvel-dev/ytt
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.55.3
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 19
- Updates / year
- 5.4
- GitHub stars
- 1,885
- GitHub forks
- 169
- Website
- carvel.dev
- winget ID
- Carvel.ytt
- Scoop package
- main/ytt
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to ytt
See all ›-
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment1.39.0minikube quickly sets up a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows. We proudly focus on helping application developers and new Kubernetes users.Open source747.8K ↓ -
Open source1.6M ↓ -
Open source299.3K ↓ -
Open source559.4K ↓ -
Open source395.6K ↓ -
Open source2.3M ↓ -
Serverless Framework3.39.0Build applications on AWS Lambda and other next-gen cloud services, that auto-scale and only charge you when they run.Open source84.9K ↓ -
Open source67.2K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is ytt free?
Yes. ytt is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is ytt safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ytt with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ytt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of ytt?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 10, 2023.
Can I use ytt without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to ytt?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm, k9s, Docker Compose and Pulumi. The alternatives page compares them.
