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Regex Tester

Test regular expressions with flags, matches, and capture groups.

Formula reviewed: 2026-02-14 Developer Tools

Regex Tester lets you execute regular expressions against sample text and inspect matches with exact positions and capture groups. It is useful for parser development, input validation, and troubleshooting production patterns before shipping changes. You can toggle common flags (`i`, `m`, `x`) to validate behavior under different matching modes. The tool surfaces compile errors immediately and lists each match boundary, which helps debug greedy patterns and group logic. Use it to harden patterns safely before embedding them in application code.

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Input Pattern

Enter values in the left panel, keep units explicit, run the calculation, then copy or share the result. Invalid fields are highlighted immediately.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter a regex pattern, set optional flags, and provide test text.
  2. Click `Run Regex` to compile and execute the pattern.
  3. Inspect match ranges and captures, then refine the pattern until results are correct.

Regex Tester

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