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Package xml-converter
Short Description Laravel XML Converter is Laravel package for converting XML to JSON and XML to array.
License MIT
Homepage https://github.com/novakurosevic/xml-converter
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Laravel XML Converter Package
🧾 Introduction
Since I started working with Laravel, I always wanted a simple helper that could convert XML files to JSON.
I created the first version of this package to do exactly that. While the package isn't perfect, it can handle a wide range of XML inputs. If you find any issues, feel free to report them.
I should note that this package was created with the help of AI. In my case, I used ChatGPT, and it saved me many hours of coding.
❓ What does this package do?
This package provides a flexible and powerful way to convert XML strings to JSON or PHP arrays. It supports:
- DTD and XSD validation
- Namespace tagging
- CDATA handling
🚀 Installation
Requirements
- PHP >= 8.1
- Laravel >= 9
- PHP Extensions:
simplexmllibxmldom
Composer Installation
⚙️ PHP Extensions Setup
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)
Example for PHP 8.3 — be sure to use the correct package names:
First, check your PHP version:
Then install extensions for your version:
macOS (with Homebrew)
Required extensions (
simplexml,libxml,dom) are bundled with PHP on macOS.
Windows
- Open your
php.inifile. -
Ensure the following lines are uncommented (remove the
;at the beginning): - Restart your web server (Apache, Nginx) or PHP-FPM.
📦 Usage
Namespace
1. Convert XML to JSON
2. Convert XML to array
3. Full control with options
namespace_in_tag_name: If true, keys will include namespace prefixes (e.g.,ns:tag).is_cdata: If true, CDATA sections are preserved as-is.schema_path:- Path to an
.xsdfile for XSD validation. - Use
''(empty string) to enable DTD validation (your XML must contain<!DOCTYPE ...>). - Use
nullto skip validation.
- Path to an
4. Convert XML to JSON with options
🧪 Example
Sample XML with namespaces and CDATA
🛠 Error Handling
- If the XML is invalid, an
InvalidArgumentExceptionwill be thrown. - If schema validation fails, a descriptive exception is thrown (with optional logging).
- CDATA sections and empty tags are handled gracefully.
🧩 Integration with Laravel
You can use this package in controllers, services, or jobs:
📄 License
MIT License. See LICENSE.md for details.
🙌 Contributing
Feel free to fork and submit a PR! Bug reports and feature requests are always welcome.
🔗 Author
📝 Changelog
Please see CHANGELOG.md for recent updates.
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