Regex Tester

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Regex Tester?

Regex Tester is a desktop utility for trying regular expressions against sample strings and inspecting the resulting matches. It includes regular expression input, sample text testing, and match highlighting.

Regular expression input

Sample text testing

Match highlighting

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Developers checking a regex before adding it to code

Before you choose

Regex dialect differences can affect portability. Small examples cannot establish correctness for all possible inputs.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Regex dialect differences can affect portability.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Regex dialect differences can affect portability.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings regular expression input and sample text testing into the same workflow.

Paste examples of both expected matches and non-matches, refine the expression, and then test the same pattern in the application's own regex engine.

What to keep in mind

Regex dialect differences can affect portability.

Small examples cannot establish correctness for all possible inputs.

How to use it well

Regex Tester fits developers checking a regex before adding it to code. Paste examples of both expected matches and non-matches, refine the expression, and then test the same pattern in the application's own regex engine.

Regex dialect differences can affect portability. Small examples cannot establish correctness for all possible inputs. Keep working files under version control so subsequent changes can be reviewed and reversed.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Regex Tester free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0+. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Regex dialect differences can affect portability.

Can I use Regex Tester for regular expression input?

Yes. Regex Tester includes regular expression input. Paste examples of both expected matches and non-matches, refine the expression, and then test the same pattern in the application's own regex engine.

Can a tested pattern be moved unchanged to every programming language?

Regex dialect differences can affect portability.

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