justhtml
A pure Python HTML5 parser with spec-perfect parsing, built-in sanitization, CSS selectors, and zero dependencies.
What is justhtml?
JustHTML is a pure Python HTML5 parser that provides spec-compliant parsing with browser-grade error recovery. It solves the problem of parsing and manipulating HTML in Python without requiring C extensions or complex dependencies, offering built-in security features like sanitization and a simple query API with CSS selectors.
Python developers who need to parse, sanitize, query, or transform HTML documents, especially those working in environments where installing C extensions is difficult or where security and correctness are priorities.
Developers choose JustHTML for its combination of spec-perfect HTML5 compliance, built-in sanitization, zero dependencies, and pure Python implementation, making it easy to install, debug, and use across different platforms while maintaining robust security and correctness.
Overview
A pure Python HTML5 parser that just works. No C extensions to compile. No system dependencies to install. No complex API to learn.
Use Cases
Best For
- Parsing and sanitizing user-generated HTML content safely
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