XML to Pike Converter

XML is a attribute-rich, namespace-aware hierarchical document format — widely used for SOAP APIs, RSS/Atom feeds, Android layouts, enterprise data exchange. Converting it to strongly-typed Pike structures eliminates runtime surprises and speeds up development. This tool does it in one click, entirely in your browser.

How to use this converter

1. Paste your XML into the left editor panel
2. Click Generate
3. Copy the generated Pike code from the right panel

No account. No upload. No tracking. Runs entirely in your browser.

The problem with manual XML-to-Pike mapping

Pike is a dynamic, interpreted, C-like syntax language — typed data models are central to how it works. Yet copying fields from XML payloads into Pike class / mapping definitions introduces subtle errors:

• Mistyped field names cause silent deserialization failures
• Missing optional fields trigger runtime panics or null errors
• Schema drift between API and model goes undetected until production

Pike's mapping type is a flexible hash-map that can represent arbitrary JSON-like structures natively.

This converter eliminates the manual step entirely.

Pike and XML: what you need to know

Pike is a dynamic, interpreted, C-like syntax language, used in Roxen web server and specialized server-side applications. It uses mapping and class based for structured data — making it a natural fit for XML-driven applications.

What the converter generates

The output consists of Pike class definitions with typed member variables. This is the idiomatic pattern for Pike data models, compatible with popular Pike serialization libraries.

A common gotcha

Pike uses dynamic typing by default — explicit type declarations are optional but improve performance and readability.

XML input characteristics

XML allows mixed content (text + child elements), namespaces, and CDATA sections — more expressive but more verbose than JSON. XML is the foundation of many enterprise integration standards including XSLT, XSD, and SOAP.

Common use cases

• Validating XML contract compatibility with Pike type definitions
• Generating Pike models from Roxen CMS API responses
• Creating typed DTOs for Pike-based server applications
• Rapid prototyping with real XML payloads
• Keeping Pike structs in sync when XML schemas evolve
• Onboarding new team members by auto-generating the data layer

Frequently asked questions

What serialization library does the generated Pike code assume?

The generated code is compatible with the standard Pike serialization ecosystem — Pike class definitions with typed member variables. No unusual dependencies required.

What version of Pike does the output target?

The converter targets modern Pike conventions — Pike class definitions with typed member variables. If you need output for an older version, the generated code can typically be adapted with minor changes.

Is my XML data sent to a server?

No. All conversion runs locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your XML data never leaves your machine.

What XML inputs does this converter accept?

Paste any valid XML — including SOAP APIs, RSS/Atom feeds, Android layouts, enterprise data exchange. The converter infers types and generates a matching Pike model.

Related tools on LangStop

• XML Formatter & Validator — https://langstop.com/xml-formatter
• XML to Python Converter — https://langstop.com/xml-to-python
• XML to Go Converter — https://langstop.com/xml-to-go
• XML to Java Converter — https://langstop.com/xml-to-java
• XML to JSON Schema — https://langstop.com/xml-to-json-schema

If you work frequently with XML and Pike, bookmark this page to skip the manual model-writing step entirely.