How to use XPath Tester
Paste valid XML, enter the XPath expression, then run the test and review the matched nodes or values.
What the tool does
Run an XPath expression against pasted XML and inspect matched nodes, values or parsing errors.
Supported inputs
An XPath expression and the XML document to evaluate it against.
Actual output
Nodes or values matched by the XPath expression, or a parsing or evaluation error.
Privacy and processing
Processing runs locally unless the tool clearly requests a public network resource.
Limitations
Parsing, formatting and generated output follow the browser-side rules implemented by this tool and may differ from another language, runtime or standard version. Validate important output in the target environment and do not use live secrets as test data.
Common mistakes
Use well-formed XML and check element names, attributes and namespaces. XPath behaviour can differ when namespaces are present.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use XPath Tester for?
Run an XPath expression against pasted XML and inspect matched nodes, values or parsing errors.
What input does XPath Tester accept?
An XPath expression and the XML document to evaluate it against.
What should I check after using XPath Tester?
Parsing, formatting and generated output follow the browser-side rules implemented by this tool and may differ from another language, runtime or standard version. Validate important output in the target environment and do not use live secrets as test data.
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