XML structure
Parse sitemap urlsets and sitemap indexes.
CAPABILITIES
Built for focused, practical work.
URL validation
Check HTTPS validity, duplicates, HTTP status, redirects, final URLs, and content types.
Canonical comparison
Optionally compare HTML canonical signals with final URLs.
Controlled network scope
Child sitemap locations are recognized without recursively downloading child sitemaps in this release.
WORKFLOW
From input to useful evidence.
SITEMAP → XML PARSE → LOC VALIDATION → HTTP CHECK → REDIRECTS → OPTIONAL CANONICAL → FINDINGS
SETUP GUIDE
Clear steps, no guesswork.
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1. Download
Get the repository ZIP or clone the source.
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2. Install
Use Python 3.10+ and install the requirements.
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3. Validate
Run the validator against a remote sitemap or local XML file.
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4. Review findings
Use the results as observable technical evidence, not as proof of indexing or ranking.
QUICK START
Run it in minutes.
python -m pip install -r requirements.txtpython xml_sitemap_validator.py https://example.com/sitemap.xmlpython xml_sitemap_validator.py ./sitemap.xml --no-httppython xml_sitemap_validator.py https://example.com/sitemap.xml --check-canonicalRESOURCES
Source, documentation & downloads.
RELEASE
Stable v0.1.0 snapshot.
SCOPE
Know what the tool can—and cannot—tell you.
This project reports implementation evidence within its defined scope.
It does not guarantee rankings, indexing, traffic, search visibility, or search-engine decisions. Evaluate findings against the actual website, evidence, current authoritative documentation, and project context.
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