Pretty XML

Pretty XML is a browser-based XML viewer

Pretty XML: User Friendly Browser-based XML Viewer Add-on

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

Manifest V2
Daily users: 4,086
-16
Rating: 4.65
(31)
Version: 0.1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Version code: 5732350
Creation date: 2018-12-03
Weekly download count: 61
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • clipboardWrite
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 62.64K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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
  • 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  • There are issues with caching that lead to viewing outdated XML data.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.
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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