XPathy

XPathy Chrome Extension The XPathy Chrome Extension is a visual companion for the XPathy Java library — a fluent API that simplifies writing XPath expressions for Selenium automation. Instead of manually writing long and complex XPath strings, XPathy lets you build locators in a readable Java format such as: div.byText().contains("Login").and().byAttribute(id).equals("main"); It automatically converts this to: //div[contains(text(), 'Login') and @id='main'] The Chrome Extension brings this capability directly to your browser. You can paste your XPathy (Java) snippet, convert it instantly to a valid XPath, and highlight matching elements on any web page. --- HOW IT WORKS This extension connects to a lightweight local server called “XPathy Server,” which handles the code conversion. Your snippets are processed locally — nothing ever leaves your machine. 1. Download the xpathy-server.jar file from: https://github.com/Volta-Jebaprashanth/xpathy-server 2. Run it (requires Java 17 or higher). 3. The server runs automatically on http://localhost:5056 4. Open the extension and start converting snippets. --- KEY FEATURES • Convert XPathy (Java) snippets into XPath instantly • Highlight all matching elements on the current page • Navigate through matches using Next / Previous buttons • Works from both the Chrome Toolbar and DevTools tab • Offline mode — uses your local server, no network needed • Real-time syntax validation (Run button turns red if invalid) • Update server endpoint manually if you use a custom port --- HOW TO USE 1. Run xpathy-server.jar 2. Open Chrome → click the XPathy icon or open DevTools → XPathy tab 3. Paste your XPathy (Java) snippet 4. Click Run to convert 5. Matching elements will be highlighted in red overlays 6. Use Next / Previous to browse matches --- EXAMPLE XPathy snippet: button.byText().contains("Submit").and().byAttribute(class_).equals("primary"); Generated XPath: //button[contains(text(), 'Submit') and @class='primary'] --- REQUIREMENTS • Java 17 or higher • Google Chrome (latest version) --- TECH STACK Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Manifest V3) Backend: Java (xpathy-server) Works entirely offline and securely on your local machine. --- PART OF THE XPATHY ECOSYSTEM • XPathy Java Library: https://github.com/Volta-Jebaprashanth/xpathy • XPathy Server: https://github.com/Volta-Jebaprashanth/xpathy-server • XPathy Chrome Extension: https://github.com/Volta-Jebaprashanth/xpathy-chrome-extension --- AUTHOR Developed by: Volta Jebaprashanth Email: voltajeba@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/voltajeba Made with ❤️ for testers and developers who love clean, readable locators. --- Happy Testing with XPathy!