xmlrunner
PyUnit-based test runner with JUnit like XML reporting.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, with conditions. The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, making it suitable for existing projects already using it or for simple unittest-to-XML conversion needs. However, install friction is high (source-only distribution), and dormancy since 2014 means no support for modern Python or CI ecosystem changes. If you need active maintenance or compatibility with recent tooling, consider alternatives like pytest with junit-xml plugin or modern CI-native reporting.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- High install friction due to source distribution only.
- Package is dormant—last release was 2014-11-10, over a decade ago, with no commits since 2024-03-07.
- Maintenance is minimal; consider whether you need active support.
License · maintenance · safety
LGPL (copyleft) — Licensed under LGPL (copyleft). You must disclose source code modifications and make them available under the same license if you distribute the package or derivative works.
last release 2014-11-10 (4295 days) · last repo commit 2024-03-07 · 3 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 287,894 downloads/mo, #8,022 on PyPI
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pip install xmlrunner
import unittest
import xmlrunner
if __name__ == '__main__':
unittest.main(testRunner=xmlrunner.XMLTestRunner(output='test-reports'))- Whether the package works reliably with modern Python versions (3.10+) despite no recent releases.
- Whether XML output format remains compatible with current CI/IDE standards.
- Whether the Django integration (XMLTestRunner in settings.py) still functions with current Django versions.
What it is and what it does
xmlrunner is a custom test runner for Python's unittest framework that captures test results and writes them to XML files in a format understood by continuous integration servers, build systems, and IDEs. Instead of printing test output to the console, it generates structured XML reports that downstream tools can parse and display.
The package provides XMLTestRunner as a drop-in replacement for unittest's standard TextTestRunner, plus a Django integration hook. It has no runtime dependencies and works by wrapping the unittest framework. However, the project has been dormant since 2014, with the last release over a decade ago—while the repository is not archived, active maintenance is minimal.
Use it for
- Export unittest results to XML for Jenkins, GitLab CI, or other CI systems that consume JUnit-format reports.
- Generate test reports in a format that IDEs and test dashboards can parse and visualize.
- Integrate test reporting into Django projects by setting TEST_RUNNER in settings.py.
- Capture test metadata (pass/fail/skip status, timing, descriptions) in structured XML for post-processing.
Worth the install?
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Yes, with conditions.
The package is stable and has no known vulnerabilities, making it suitable for existing projects already using it or for simple unittest-to-XML conversion needs. However, install friction is high (source-only distribution), and dormancy since 2014 means no support for modern Python or CI ecosystem changes. If you need active maintenance or compatibility with recent tooling, consider alternatives like pytest with junit-xml plugin or modern CI-native reporting.
Install
xmlrunner on PyPI
Before you install
High install friction due to source distribution only. Package is dormant—last release was 2014-11-10, over a decade ago, with no commits since 2024-03-07. Maintenance is minimal; consider whether you need active support.
License in practice
Licensed under LGPL (copyleft). You must disclose source code modifications and make them available under the same license if you distribute the package or derivative works.
Quickstart
pip install xmlrunner
import unittest
import xmlrunner
if __name__ == '__main__':
unittest.main(testRunner=xmlrunner.XMLTestRunner(output='test-reports'))Verify before relying
- Whether the package works reliably with modern Python versions (3.10+) despite no recent releases.
- Whether XML output format remains compatible with current CI/IDE standards.
- Whether the Django integration (XMLTestRunner in settings.py) still functions with current Django versions.
Package facts
| License | LGPL copyleft |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | High. Source build required |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Dormant 4,295 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 287,894 / month, #8,022 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: GNU Library or Lesser General Public License (LGPL)Natural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Software Development :: Testing |
Evidence: xmlrunner-1.7.7.tar.gz
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