What is lxml?
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lxml is the most feature-rich and easy-to-use library for processing XML and HTML in the Python language.
It's also very fast and memory friendly, just so you know.

For an introduction and further documentation, see `doc/main.txt`_.

For installation information, see `INSTALL.txt`_.


Support the project
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lxml has been downloaded from the `Python Package Index`_ more than
two million times and is also available directly in many package
distributions, e.g. for Linux or MacOS-X.

.. _`Python Package Index`: https://pypi.python.org/pypi/lxml

Most people who use lxml do so because they like using it.
You can show us that you like it by blogging about your experience
with it and linking to the project website.

If you are using lxml for your work and feel like giving a bit of
your own benefit back to support the project, consider sending us
money through PayPal that we can use for fixing bugs in the software
and improving its features and documentation.  Please read the Legal
Notice below, at the bottom of this page.  Thank you for your support.

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Alternatively, if you prefer expressing your appreciation in a monthy
dose of pennies rather than a dedicated donation, you can also use
Flattr to do so.

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.. _FlattrLink: https://flattr.com/thing/268156/lxml-The-Python-XML-Toolkit

Note that Flattr keeps 10% of the transactions for itself, which is money
you pay that will not reach us.  Do not send any larger amounts through
Flattr.  Use PayPal for donations instead, or `contact Stefan Behnel`_ for
other ways to support the lxml project, as well as commercial consulting,
customisations and trainings on lxml and fast Python XML processing.

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.. _`contact Stefan Behnel`: http://consulting.behnel.de/
.. _`doc/main.txt`: http://lxml.de/
.. _`INSTALL.txt`: http://lxml.de/installation.html


Legal Notice for Donations
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Any donation that you make to the lxml project is voluntary and
is not a fee for any services, goods, or advantages.  By making
a donation to the lxml project, you acknowledge that we have the
right to use the money you donate in any lawful way and for any
lawful purpose we see fit and we are not obligated to disclose
the way and purpose to any party unless required by applicable
law.  Although lxml is free software, to the best of our knowledge
the lxml project does not have any tax exempt status.  The lxml
project is neither a registered non-profit corporation nor a
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