#098 · HTML Developer Tool

HTML Inspector

Inspect HTML as a readable DOM tree and search elements by tag, ID, class, text, or CSS selector. The inspector reports node paths, attributes, parent-child relationships, element counts, and structural details without running scripts from the supplied markup.

Developer Input

DOM inspection settings
Selector
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How to use this developer tool

  1. Paste or type the source content in the main editor.
  2. Choose the processing mode and adjust the tool-specific option.
  3. Enable or disable the validation and live-processing options as needed.
  4. Select the primary action, review the report and statistics, then copy or download the result.

What this developer tool does

Inspect HTML DOM trees, search elements, view attributes and paths, and analyze parent-child structure locally.

Parse DOM → traverse element hierarchy → search selectors → generate paths, statistics, and attribute inventory.

All processing occurs locally in the browser. Review automated findings before using the result in production.

Example

The editor is preloaded with a working HTML Inspector example. Change the sample, select an option, and run the tool to compare the input with the generated output and report.

Tips for better output

  • Use specific selectors to reduce matching output.
  • Inspect attribute inventory for inconsistent naming.
  • Use DOM paths as debugging hints rather than permanent selectors.

FAQ

How do I view an HTML DOM tree?

Choose DOM tree and inspect the source. The result lists nested elements with indentation and selected attributes.

Can I search HTML elements with a CSS selector?

Yes. Enter a selector such as .card, #content, or main article and choose Matching elements.

How do I find the DOM path of an element?

Matching results include a generated path based on tag names, IDs, classes, and sibling position.

Does the HTML inspector execute page scripts?

No. It parses the source with DOMParser and does not execute embedded scripts.

Can I list every attribute used in an HTML document?

Yes. Attribute inventory reports attribute names, use counts, and sample values.

HTML Inspector modules

ModuleDetails
TreeIndented DOM hierarchy
SearchCSS selectors
PathsGenerated element paths
InventoryTags, IDs, classes, attributes

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