xmlto ☆

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Description:
Convert XML to another format (based on XSL or other tools)

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: xml xslt document-conversion docbook pdf cli

Install: brew install xmlto

About:
Xmlto is a command-line tool that wraps various XSLT processors and formatters to convert XML documents into different output formats. It simplifies the process of generating PDF, HTML, PostScript, and DVI files from XML sources by handling the underlying toolchain. This utility is particularly useful for authors working with DocBook XML and other structured document formats.

Key Features:

Wraps multiple XSLT processors (xsltproc, Saxon, Xalan)
Automates formatting tools (PassiveTeX, FOP, TeX)
Supports multiple output formats including PDF, HTML, and PostScript
Simplifies DocBook XML conversion workflows
Command-line interface for scripting and automation

Use Cases:

Converting DocBook XML documentation to PDF for distribution
Generating HTML versions of XML-based technical manuals
Automating document build processes in CI/CD pipelines
Creating PostScript files for printing from structured XML content

Alternatives:

pandoc – More versatile document converter supporting many formats, but requires explicit XSLT configuration for XML workflows
xsltproc – Direct XSLT processor that requires manual toolchain management, while xmlto provides automated format-specific processing

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 7:03pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	95d84c96