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Clj Tagsoup

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A HTML parser for Clojure.

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Overview

Clojars' clj-tagsoup is an incredibly useful HTML parser designed for Clojure developers. It draws parallels to Common Lisp's cl-html-parse while providing a user-friendly DOM interface through a wrapper around the TagSoup Java SAX parser. This tool simplifies HTML parsing by seamlessly integrating with Clojure's ecosystem and is built easily using Leiningen.

With its ability to handle both HTML and XML, clj-tagsoup stands out for its efficiency and convenience, especially when dealing with potentially malformed documents. Whether you're embedding it in a larger application or just need a quick solution for parsing HTML, clj-tagsoup proves itself as a reliable choice.

Features

  • Flexible Parsing Options: With functions like parse and parse-string, clj-tagsoup can interpret HTML from various input sources, ensuring versatility in how data can be processed.

  • Hiccup Compatibility: The output format aligns with hiccup standards, meaning the parsed HTML tree is readily compatible for further processing using hiccup, streamlining the development workflow.

  • Automatic Encoding Detection: clj-tagsoup intelligently detects and applies the appropriate encoding specified either through HTTP headers or the <meta http-equiv="..."> tag, ensuring accurate parsing of diverse data sources.

  • Malformed XML Handling: Although primarily designed for HTML, the library can effectively parse potentially malformed XML, making it a robust tool for various parsing needs.

  • Lazy Parsing for XML: The lazy-parse-xml function allows for efficient processing of XML data as lazy sequences, enhancing performance when working with large datasets by only loading necessary elements.

  • Seamless Integration: Easily buildable with Leiningen, clj-tagsoup fits neatly into existing Clojure projects without the hassle of complex setup, allowing developers to focus on their applications.

  • Dependency Management: The library thoughtfully manages dependencies, giving users the option to exclude unnecessary components like stax-utils when not using lazy parsing functions, keeping projects lightweight.