RegExr is a HTML/JS based tool for creating, testing, and learning about Regular Expressions.

Development

JavaScript

Regexr image

If you're a tech enthusiast or a developer, you're probably no stranger to the dark art of crafting Regular Expressions. Enter RegExr, your new best friend in the world of Regular Expressions. This isn't just another tool—it's a full-blown HTML/JS-based powerhouse for creating, testing, and learning the ins and outs of regex. RegExr is brought to you by Grant Skinner and the kind folks at gskinner.com. They’ve gone above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need right at your fingertips. From real-time results as you type to detailed rollovers for matches and expressions, RegExr makes regex feel a whole lot less intimidating. Worried about saving your hard work? No sweat! You can save and even share your intricate expressions with your peers. The built-in tools let you dive deep into your results, while a handy reference guide is there to bail you out when you're tangled up in curly braces and capture groups. RegExr isn't just a tool for you to work in isolation. There's a thriving community behind it. You can search for community patterns, rate them, and even borrow a smarty-pants solution from other users. The undo and redo options through cmd-Z/Y in the editors are a lifesaver when you accidentally mess something up. And hey, we’ve all been there. Got an itch to make something better? Pitch in! RegExr is open-source and they welcome contributions. Just stick to the style guidelines laid out in the existing files, and you’re golden. All the technical nitty-gritty is managed by Gulp. So, you'll need to get Node and Gulp on your machine, install dependencies via `npm install`, and use `gulp` to run dev builds and set up a test server. If you encounter any bumps along the road, the developers are all ears on GitHub. But remember, the GitHub Issues page is for bugs and feature requests, not regex troubleshooting—that’s what Stack Overflow is for. So why wait? Whether you're testing JavaScript or PHP/PCRE regex, RegExr is the tool you never knew you always needed. It's time to dive in and elevate your regex game, one expression at a time. Check out RegExr on GitHub and give it a spin. You won’t regret it.

Check out site
Back to all products