Pretty XML

Pretty XML is a browser-based XML viewer

Pretty XML: The Ultimate XML Viewer for Firefox

Pretty XML is a powerful browser-based XML viewer designed to enhance your experience when working with XML documents. A fork of the popular XV extension, it provides a clean, user-friendly interface with features that include collapsible elements for easier navigation, a comprehensive outline for better document overview, and robust search functionalities that allow you to find elements by name or XPath. Additionally, Pretty XML offers a quick XPath interactive mode, making it an essential tool for developers and data analysts alike. Explore XML like never before with Pretty XML!

Manifest V2
Daily users: 3,946
-19
Rating: 4.65
(31)
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Version code: 5732350
Creation date: 2018-12-03
Weekly download count: 44
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • clipboardWrite
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 62.64K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

User reviews

Pros
  • Makes XML viewing pretty and functional, enhancing navigation.
  • User-friendly and visually appealing interface.
  • Supports large XML documents well, making it enjoyable for users.
Cons
  • Not configurable; lacks options for automatic proxy configuration.
  • Issues with caching old XML views, requiring manual refreshes.
  • Slowness when handling large XML files (2-5MB).
  • Duplicate requests for the same XML content when viewed.
Most mentioned
  • The add-on enhances the visual representation of XML files.
  • There are issues with caching that lead to viewing outdated XML data.
  • The extension can be slow with larger documents.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by mohamed, 2025-02-15

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 requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Pretty XML has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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