pytest-xml

0.1.1 verified Fri May 01 auth: no python

A pytest plugin for generating simple XML test results for external parsing. Currently at v0.1.1 (requires Python >=3.11). Minimal maintenance, no recent updates.

pip install pytest-xml

Common errors

error ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pytest_xml' ↓

cause Attempting to import the plugin as a Python module instead of using CLI flag.

fix

Do not import; install plugin and use pytest --xml=file.xml

error ERROR: Could not find a version that satisfies the requirement pytest-xml (from versions: none) ↓

cause Python version <3.11; package requires >=3.11.

fix

Upgrade Python to 3.11 or later.

Warnings

gotcha The plugin only supports Python >=3.11. Older Pythons will cause installation failures. ↓

fix Upgrade Python to 3.11+ or avoid using this plugin.

breaking No --junitxml conflict? pytest-xml outputs simple XML structure, not JUnit format. Do not expect JUnit attributes. ↓

fix Use --junitxml if JUnit format is needed (built-in pytest flag).

deprecated The project has no recent updates; may be abandoned. No issue tracker activity. ↓

fix Consider using built-in --junitxml or a more maintained plugin like pytest-reportlog.

Imports

pytest-xml
wrong
```
import pytest_xml
```
correct
```
pytest-xml is a plugin; no import needed. Enable via --xml or pytest.ini.
```
Plugins are auto-discovered; explicit import not required and may cause import errors.

xml_plugin

wrong

from pytest_xml import *

correct

No symbol to import; use pytest --xml=output.xml

No public Python API; only CLI option.

Quickstart

Generate an XML report for test results. The --xml flag outputs results to the specified file.

# Run tests with XML output
pytest --xml=results.xml