xml-tags

Escape angle-bracket XML tag sequences in descriptions to prevent parsing issues.

33|Updated Jan 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos --skill xml-tags
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: xml-tags
Source: https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos/tree/main/skills/test-fixtures/xml-tags
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lvlup-sw/exarchos --skill xml-tags

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Descriptions sometimes include angle-bracket sequences like <xml-tag> that can confuse renderers or parsers. This skill provides a safe mechanism to display or store such content without breaking formatting or causing security issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Escape or neutralize angle-bracket content in descriptions to prevent misinterpretation by HTML or XML parsers.
  • Preserve the original content while ensuring safe rendering in UI, docs, or metadata displays.
  • Use Case: In product docs or UI labels that include <custom> tags, this skill ensures the tags render as literals.

Quick Start

Provide a sanitized version of a sample description containing <tag> so angle-bracket content displays safely.

Frequently Asked Questions about xml-tags

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent angle-bracket XML tags in text descriptions from breaking HTML parsers?

To prevent angle-bracket XML tags from breaking parsers, you must sanitize descriptions by escaping or neutralizing the tag-like sequences. This preserves the original content while ensuring safe rendering in UI displays or metadata fields.

Why do literal XML tags in my product documentation cause rendering issues?

Literal XML tags cause rendering issues because parsers confuse the angle-bracket sequences for actual markup. Sanitizing the content neutralizes these sequences, allowing custom tags to display safely as literals without breaking the document format.

What is the best way to display custom angle-bracket tags as literal text in UI labels?

The best way to display custom angle-bracket tags as literal text is to apply validation rules that escape the angle-bracket characters. This neutralizes the tag-like sequences, ensuring they render safely without being misinterpreted by parsers.

Can I sanitize metadata descriptions containing XML tags without altering the original text?

Yes, sanitizing metadata descriptions containing XML tags preserves the original content while escaping the angle-bracket sequences. This validation approach prevents parsing issues and ensures the text displays safely across documentation and UI.

Does escaping angle-brackets work for both UI text and documentation metadata?

Escaping angle-brackets works across UI text, documentation, and metadata displays. It enforces validation rules that neutralize tag-like sequences, ensuring safe rendering regardless of where the literal description content appears.