Pretty XML

Pretty XML is a browser-based XML viewer
What is Pretty XML?
Pretty XML is a browser-based XML viewer functioning as a Firefox add-on. It's a product evolved from XV, offering users various features including collapsible elements for better readability, an outline for optimal document overview, search functionality by name or XPath, and a quick XPath interactive mode. This add-on is designed to provide users an enriched and user-friendly experience while viewing XML documents.

Add-on stats

Users: 4,109 ▲ 82
Rating: 4.63 (30)
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-12-03
Weekly download count: 37
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • clipboardWrite
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 62.64K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Pretty XML is a browser-based XML viewer. It is a fork and port of the popular extension XV.

Features:

  • Collapsible elements
  • Outline for better document overview
  • Search by name or XPath
  • Quick XPath interactive mode

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Prettifies XML, making it visually appealing and easy to read.
  • Functional and user-friendly interface.
  • Great for navigating through XML documents.
  • Works well for simplifying XML viewing.
  • Positive feedback for its performance compared to competitors.
Cons
  • Not configurable, lacks specific features like automatic proxy configuration.
  • Caches the XML view, which can lead to outdated displays.
  • Slow performance with larger documents (2-5MB).
  • Calls XML twice, leading to unnecessary requests.
  • Does not support CSV files.
Most mentioned
  • Prettifies XML
  • Caching issue
  • Performance with large files
  • Dual XML calls
  • User-friendly interface
Recent reviews
by mchelevich, 2024-08-07

by mchelevich, 2024-08-07

Not configurable. I need to enable "Automatic proxy configuration URL". The plugin doesn't know how to do that.
by Hotreboot, 2024-02-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Pretty XML is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Pretty XML if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Pretty XML is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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