untangle
Convert XML documents to Python objects for easy access.
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Aging · Jun 8, 2026Overview
What is untangle?
Untangle is a lightweight library that converts XML documents into Python objects, making it easier to work with XML data in Python applications. It simplifies the process of accessing and manipulating XML content by providing an intuitive object-oriented interface.
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“Untangle stands out as a simple, dependency-free library that makes working with XML in Python straightforward and accessible.”
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Untangle may fail or provide incomplete objects when encountering deeply nested or malformed XML.
Does not support XPath queries, XSLT transformations, or DTD/DTD validation out-of-the-box.
Untangle loads the entire XML into memory as objects, leading to high memory usage for large documents.
GitHub repository has minimal contributions and infrequent updates compared to more established libraries like lxml.
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Developers who need to parse and manipulate XML data within their Python projects.
Projects that require a lightweight solution for XML processing without external dependencies.
✕ Not a fit for
Applications requiring complex XML schema validation or transformation.
Scenarios where performance is critical and XML parsing needs to be highly optimized.
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Get Started with untangle
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