DevUtilX

XPath Validator - Expression Tester Online

Test and validate your XPath expressions against XML content. See matching nodes, debug expressions, and perfect your XML queries.

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How to Use the XPath Validator

  1. Paste or type your XML content in the left editor
  2. Enter your XPath expression in the text field
  3. Click the "Evaluate XPath" button to test your expression
  4. Review the results showing matched nodes and their content
  5. Use the copy button to save the results if needed

XPath Examples

  • //book - Selects all book elements
  • //book/title - Selects all title elements within book elements
  • //book[price>35] - Selects all book elements with price greater than 35
  • //book[@category='web'] - Selects all book elements with category attribute equal to 'web'
  • //title[@lang='en'] - Selects all title elements with lang attribute equal to 'en'

💡 Pro Tip: XPath is a powerful language for navigating XML documents. Use this validator to test and debug your expressions before using them in code. Perfect for working with XML APIs, configuration files, and data processing pipelines.