Regex Tools That Explain Themselves

Test, visualize, and understand regular expressions in real time. No more black-box regex —see exactly what each token matches.

Regex is powerful but opaque. These tools make it transparent —real-time highlighting, token-by-token explanation, and a reference of battle-tested patterns. Everything runs in your browser.

Regex Tester & Matcher

Paste your regex and test string. See matches, capture groups, and substitutions in real time. Supports JS/PCRE flags (g, i, m, s, u). Match positions with character offsets.

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Regex Visualizer

Turn any regex into a railroad diagram. See alternation branches, repetition loops, and capture groups rendered as a syntax tree. Finally understand what your regex actually does.

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Regex Cheatsheet

Quick reference for common patterns: email, URL, IP address, phone numbers, dates, credit card numbers. Copy-paste patterns with explanations. JS/Python/Go flavor notes.

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Regex Replace Tool

Find and replace with capture group references ($1, $2...). Bulk replace across multiple lines. Preview changes before committing. The regex tester includes a built-in replace mode —try it there.

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