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XMetaL Author

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Purpose
XMetaL is an XML editor for structured authoring that uses standards including DITA to help teams create, collaborate on, and reuse content.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Trial
The product pages provide a Download Trial link; they do not state a trial duration on those pages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Integrations
XMetaL Author Essential 20.0 lists integrations with Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing Copilot, xAI Grok, and DeepSeek.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Security
The XMetaL Author Essential 20.0 page says the release includes critical security enhancements.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Support
XMetaL lists a North America support phone number and a Vancouver, British Columbia office for JustSystems Canada, Inc.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · xmetal.com
Content reuse
XMetaL Author Essential can locate, reference, and reuse content from file systems or content repositories.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Publishing
XMetaL Author Essential can publish XML content from the author’s desktop to customer-facing output formats.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Repository connections
XMetaL Connector is described as integrating authoring with repositories, content management systems, or source control systems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Standalone or integrated
XMetaL can be used standalone or integrated with content management and publishing systems, and writers and reviewers can use it without XML knowledge.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Supported operating systems
The downloads page lists XMetaL Author Enterprise and Essential version 20.0 for Windows 10 and 11.Read 5 Oct 2026 · downloads.xmetal.com
Target users
XMetaL Author Enterprise is for authors creating valid XML content using DITA or other XML architectures.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com
Templates and MathML
XMetaL Author Essential 20.0 supports reusable XML markup templates and MathML editing, including integration with MathLive or MathType editors.Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com

Plans and prices

XMetaL Author Enterprise Priced on request Pricing available by contacting sales Read 5 Oct 2026 · xmetal.com

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