XML Tree

Displays XML data in a user friendly way.
What is XML Tree?
'XML Tree' is a Chrome extension designed to display XML data in a more human-friendly way. This extension removes the hurdles faced in reading XML files, making it easy for users to understand the data. The extension also includes features such as XSLT2/XPath2 support via Saxon-CE and local file access. It has undergone various updates to optimize its functionality, despite a few known issues. The extension was originally created by Josh Moont, with contributions from Arjan van Bentem, TarquinWJ, and Jakub Roztocil.

Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.03 (555)
Version: 2.0.3 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 432.13K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
XML Tree (v2.0)
3.80 (4) 2,499+
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Extension summary

A benefit of XML is that it's "human readable". Egyptian hieroglyphics and EULAs are also "human readable", but not necessarily human friendly. This extension is your friend.

Local file access (file://) is controlled via the chrome://extensions page.

Recent Updates 2.0.3 - Remove "tabs" permission 2.0.2 - Create utils.js script tag dynamically as Chrome broke allowing static tag. Remove webintents logic/permission. Remove View Source and Options as Chrome blocks those now. 2.0.1 - Fix bug in XPath1 functionality. Updates to address localStorage issues when Options have never been saved. 2.0 - XSLT2/XPath2 support via Saxon-CE. Facelift. 1.9.2.1 - Updates due to webintents changes. 1.9.2 - Added webintents functionality to allow application/atom+xml and application/rss+xml to be viewed. Fixed ... bug on self-closing elements. Fixed js exceptions due to 1.9.1.10 updates.

Known Issues

  1. Collisions with other extensions inserting unwanted markup (i.e. <style/>).
  2. Some XML are served up with an inappropriate Content-Type header or reference unreachable files in DOCTYPE or xml-stylesheet PI causing issues with rendering.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • User-friendly view of sitemap XML.
  • Color coding enhances readability.
  • Works well for viewing XPath of elements.
  • Simple and practical for developers.
  • Only extension that meets specific XML formatting needs.
Cons
  • Does not show special characters properly.
  • Issues with double-click action closing elements instead of selecting text.
  • Limited to reading files with .xml extension.
  • Does not work with XML results without an extension.
Most mentioned
  • Works great.
  • SUPER, was looking for something like this.
  • I tried many other extensions.
  • Funcionou muito bem.
  • Me ha funcionado perfectamente.
Recent reviews
Hello, Would it be possible to show special characters in the XML with this plugin? For instance, I noticed that "&#xd;" Characters aren't shown - the text looks like it doesn't even have a line break, everything is written together. In Sublime Text, I can see that there is a special character.
by Christina Rauscher, 2024-09-11

by Naga Surya Suresh, 2024-02-16

5/5
by Devin Hicks, 2023-11-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

XML Tree requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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