https://github.com/v1vastick/xtracta
Xtracta – blazing‑fast web XPath tester for XML/HTML with live node highlighting, large‑file streaming & React + Node.js stack.
https://github.com/v1vastick/xtracta
express javascript monaco-editor nodejs open-source self-hosted shadcn-ui webapp webworker xml xml-parser xpath xpath-playground xpath-tester
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Xtracta – blazing‑fast web XPath tester for XML/HTML with live node highlighting, large‑file streaming & React + Node.js stack.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/v1vastick/xtracta
- Owner: V1vaStick
- Created: 2025-04-26T21:12:04.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-12T08:24:17.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-12T09:35:50.048Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: express, javascript, monaco-editor, nodejs, open-source, self-hosted, shadcn-ui, webapp, webworker, xml, xml-parser, xpath, xpath-playground, xpath-tester
- Language: TypeScript
- Size: 2.72 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Xtracta 🚀
Xtracta is a blazing-fast web XPath tester designed for XML and HTML. With features like live node highlighting, large-file streaming, and a robust React + Node.js stack, Xtracta simplifies the process of testing and debugging XPath expressions.
## Table of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Technologies](#technologies)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Releases](#releases)
## Features
- **Live Node Highlighting**: Instantly see the nodes selected by your XPath queries.
- **Large-File Streaming**: Handle large XML/HTML files without performance issues.
- **React + Node.js Stack**: Built with modern web technologies for optimal performance.
- **Syntax Highlighting**: Enjoy a clean and user-friendly interface with syntax highlighting.
- **Self-Hosted**: Run Xtracta on your own server for added privacy and control.
- **Open Source**: Contribute to the project and help improve it for everyone.
## Installation
To install Xtracta, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/V1vaStick/Xtracta.git
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd Xtracta
```
3. Install the dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
4. Start the application:
```bash
npm start
```
You can also download the latest release from the [Releases section](https://github.com/V1vaStick/Xtracta/releases) and follow the instructions provided there.
## Usage
Once you have installed Xtracta, open your web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:3000` (or the appropriate URL if hosted elsewhere). You will see the main interface where you can input your XML or HTML content and test your XPath expressions.
1. **Input your XML/HTML**: Paste your content into the designated area.
2. **Write your XPath**: Enter your XPath expression in the provided field.
3. **See the results**: The nodes matching your XPath will be highlighted in real-time.
## Technologies
Xtracta uses a variety of technologies to deliver its features:
- **Express**: A web framework for Node.js to handle server-side logic.
- **HTML/CSS**: For the structure and styling of the web application.
- **JavaScript**: The primary programming language for client-side scripting.
- **Monaco Editor**: A powerful code editor that provides syntax highlighting and more.
- **Tailwind CSS**: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
- **WebAssembly (WASM)**: For performance improvements in parsing and processing XML.
- **Web Workers**: To handle background tasks without blocking the main thread.
- **XML Parser**: Efficiently parse XML data for XPath evaluation.
## Contributing
We welcome contributions from the community! If you'd like to help improve Xtracta, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch to your fork.
5. Open a pull request.
Please ensure that your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes tests where applicable.
## License
Xtracta is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more details.
## Releases
For the latest updates and releases, please visit the [Releases section](https://github.com/V1vaStick/Xtracta/releases). Here, you can download the latest version of Xtracta and view the changelog.
## Contact
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out:
- Email: support@example.com
- Twitter: [@XtractaApp](https://twitter.com/XtractaApp)
## Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the open-source community for their contributions and support. Special thanks to the developers of the libraries and tools we use to build Xtracta.
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Thank you for checking out Xtracta! We hope it helps you streamline your XPath testing and debugging process. Happy coding!