gumbo-parser
A pure-C HTML5 parsing library implementing the HTML5 parsing algorithm.
What is gumbo-parser?
Gumbo is a pure-C HTML5 parsing library that implements the W3C HTML5 parsing algorithm. It parses HTML5 documents into a structured tree representation, enabling developers to programmatically analyze and manipulate web content. The library focuses on standards compliance and correctness rather than browser-specific quirks.
C/C++ developers who need to parse HTML5 content in their applications, particularly those building web scrapers, document processors, or tools that analyze web content.
Developers choose Gumbo for its strict adherence to the HTML5 specification, pure C implementation with no dependencies, and reliable error handling. It provides a solid foundation for HTML processing without the complexity of full browser engines.
Overview
An HTML5 parsing library in pure C99
Use Cases
Best For
- Parsing HTML5 documents in C/C++ applications
- Building web scraping tools that need standards-compliant HTML parsing
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