XPath Tester
XPath Tester
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Evaluate XPath expressions against XML input and inspect node, attribute, or text matches.
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Flow
- Parse XML input and ensure structural validity.
- Validate XPath expression tokens and supported selectors.
- Return matched nodes, attribute values, or text nodes.
Example
Worked example: attribute selection
- 1 Input XML includes multiple <book id="..."> nodes.
- 2 Set XPath to /catalog/book/@id.
- 3 Run tool to list matched id attributes.
XPath output returns all matching attribute values.
How
- Paste XML payload in the main input area.
- Enter XPath expression in options panel.
- Run tester to inspect matched results and count.
Cases
- Validate selectors before writing scraper or parser logic.
- Inspect XML attributes in API exports.
- Compare XPath and JSONPath query behavior in mixed systems.
Avoid
- Using unsupported advanced XPath syntax in basic mode.
- Forgetting leading slash in absolute path expressions.
- Testing malformed XML and blaming selector logic.
FAQ
Can I query text nodes with XPath?
Yes, expressions like /catalog/book/title/text() are supported.
Does this support attribute selection?
Yes, selectors such as /catalog/book/@id are supported.
What happens if XML is malformed?
The tool returns a clear XML parsing error without crashing.
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