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RegExr

Paid

Construct complex expressions, test accuracy, and learn fundamentals with a simple user interface and real-time feedback.

Type
Saas
Company
gskinner.com

About RegExr

RegExr is an invaluable tool for anyone who needs to create, test, or optimize regular expressions. With a simple, intuitive user interface and powerful editing capabilities, this service makes it easy to quickly and accurately create complex expressions. It also provides real-time feedback on the accuracy of your expressions and offers a library of helpful tutorials, articles, and tools to help users learn the fundamentals of regular expression. Plus, it includes an interactive sandbox that allows users to experiment with and improve their expressions. With RegExr, developers of all levels can quickly master regular expressions, saving them time and effort.

Key Features

Create complex expressions: RegExr provides a simple user interface and powerful editing tools for quickly and accurately constructing complex expressions.
Test accuracy of expressions: Real-time feedback on your expressions ensures accuracy before implementation.
Learn fundamentals: Tutorials, articles, and tools help users learn the basics of regular expressions.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Free to use with optional ad support
  • Real-time feedback accelerates learning and debugging
  • Supports two major RegEx flavors (JavaScript and PCRE)
  • Comprehensive built-in reference and cheatsheet
  • Ability to save, share, and rate patterns with community
  • Test suite feature allows validation of edge cases
  • Undo/Redo for editing ease
Cons
  • Ad-supported if ad-blocker is disabled (non-intrusive, dev-oriented ads)
  • Limited to JavaScript and PCRE flavors only
  • No offline version or desktop application

Best For

Create complex expressions: RegExr provides a simple user interface and powerful editing tools for quickly and accurately constructing complex expressions.Test accuracy of expressions: Real-time feedback on your expressions ensures accuracy before implementation.Learn fundamentals: Tutorials, articles, and tools help users learn the basics of regular expressions.

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FAQ

What RegEx flavors does RegExr support?
RegExr supports JavaScript and PHP/PCRE regular expression flavors.
Is RegExr free to use?
Yes, RegExr is free. It is supported by displaying non-intrusive, dev-oriented ads unless an ad-blocker is enabled.
Can I save and share my regular expressions?
Yes, after signing in you can save patterns, create shareable public links, and share them with the community. Saved patterns appear in 'My Patterns'.
How do I test if my expression matches certain strings?
Use the 'Add Test' button to build a suite of tests. Each test can specify a string that should or should not match, and results are shown immediately.
What tools are available to analyze my regex?
RegExr provides Replace, List, Details (shows capture groups), and Explain (describes the expression in plain English) tools.