SLAXML
A pure-Lua SAX-like streaming XML parser with optional DOM builder and serialization.
What is SLAXML?
SLAXML is a pure-Lua SAX-like streaming XML parser that reads XML input in a single pass and emits events for elements, attributes, text, and other nodes. It solves the problem of parsing XML in Lua environments where robust, non-pattern-based parsing is needed, especially for documents with namespaces, CDATA, comments, and complex attribute values. The library includes an optional DOM parser for building and manipulating XML as Lua tables, with serialization back to XML.
Lua developers who need to parse, generate, or manipulate XML data within Lua applications, such as those working on game mods, configuration files, data interchange, or tools that process XML-based formats.
Developers choose SLAXML because it is a pure-Lua solution that is more robust than simple pattern-based parsers, correctly handling edge cases like unescaped '>' in attributes and providing both streaming and DOM interfaces. Its optional DOM parser with serialization allows for easy XML manipulation and round-tripping, all without external dependencies.
Overview
SAX-like streaming XML parser for Lua
Use Cases
Best For
- Parsing XML configuration files in Lua-based applications
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