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As web developers, we deal with HTML every day. It’s the backbone of everything we build on the web. Yet, how often do we wish we had a more efficient way to manage HTML tags, validate them, or get detailed metadata about their attributes? That’s exactly why I created html-tags-utils a package that takes working with HTML tags to a whole new level.
If you’re looking for a tool that combines comprehensive utilities, detailed metadata, and advanced features for HTML tags, you’re in the right place.
Why html-tags-utils?
Let’s be honest, writing or managing HTML tags isn’t the most exciting part of web development. That’s where tools like the html-tags package come in, giving us a simple list of all valid HTML tags. But I needed more.
I wanted a tool that could answer questions like:
- Is this tag valid in HTML?
- Is this a self-closing (void) tag?
- Which tags have a specific attribute, like
hreforsrc? - How can I group, filter, or sort tags more efficiently?
So, I built html-tags-utils to fill that gap. It extends the functionality of html-tags by offering detailed metadata, validation tools, and filtering utilities to make working with HTML smarter and faster.
Features You’ll Love
Here’s what makes html-tags-utils stand out:
🚀 All HTML Tags
Get a complete list of all standard HTML tags at your fingertips.
🌀 Void Tags
Easily identify self-closing tags like <img> and <br>.
📚 Detailed Metadata
Access detailed information about each tag, including:
- Descriptions
- Supported attributes
- Categories (e.g., Inline, Block, Interactive)
🛠️ Utilities
Supercharge your workflow with utilities that allow you to:
- Filter tags by prefix
- Sort tags alphabetically (ascending or descending)
- Group tags by length
- Search for tags by supported attributes
✅ Validation
Quickly check if a tag is valid or if it’s a void/self-closing tag.
Installation
Getting started is simple. Install the package via npm:
npm install html-tags-utils
How It Works
Here’s a sneak peek into what html-tags-utils can do for you.
1. Get All HTML Tags
import { htmlTags } from "html-tags-utils";
console.log(htmlTags);
//=> ['a', 'abbr', 'address', 'article', …]
2. Identify Void Tags
import { voidHtmlTags } from "html-tags-utils";
console.log(voidHtmlTags);
//=> ['area', 'base', 'br', 'col', 'embed', 'img', …]
3. Check if a Tag is Valid
import { isHtmlTag } from "html-tags-utils";
console.log(isHtmlTag("div")); //=> true
console.log(isHtmlTag("custom-tag")); //=> false
4. Filter Tags by Prefix
import { filterTags } from "html-tags-utils";
console.log(filterTags("d"));
//=> ['data', 'datalist', 'dd', 'del', 'details', 'dialog', 'div', 'dl', 'dt']
5. Get Tags by Supported Attribute
import { getTagsByAttribute } from "html-tags-utils";
console.log(getTagsByAttribute("href"));
//=> ['a', 'area', 'link', 'base']
How It Compares to html-tags
If you’re familiar with the html-tags package, you’ll appreciate how html-tags-utils takes things further. Here’s a quick comparison:
| Feature | html-tags |
html-tags-utils |
|---|---|---|
| List of HTML Tags | ✅ | ✅ |
| Void Tags | ✅ | ✅ |
| Detailed Tag Metadata | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tag Validation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Filter Tags by Prefix | ❌ | ✅ |
| Sort Tags Alphabetically | ❌ | ✅ |
| Group Tags by Length | ❌ | ✅ |
| Search by Attribute | ❌ | ✅ |
Use Cases You’ll Actually Need
Debugging HTML
When debugging, you can quickly validate if a tag is correct or check if it’s self-closing.Dynamic Tag Management
Need to create a list of valid tags dynamically? Use the filtering and grouping utilities to generate exactly what you need.Web Development Tools
Build smarter components or tools by integrating metadata about HTML tags, like descriptions and attributes.
Contributing
I’d love to have your input! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests on GitHub. Let’s make html-tags-utils even better together.
Wrapping It Up
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, html-tags-utils is here to make your work with HTML tags easier, faster, and smarter. It’s built for developers who want more functionality and flexibility than what existing tools offer.
Try it out, and let me know what you think!
If you ❤️ the package, consider starring it on GitHub or sharing it with your developer community. 🚀
Got feedback? Let’s connect on Twitter or GitHub.
Check it out and take your HTML game to the next level!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Olaniyi Olabode
Olaniyi Olabode | Sciencx (2025-01-24T23:42:59+00:00) Level Up Your HTML Game with html-tags-utils. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/01/24/level-up-your-html-game-with-html-tags-utils/
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