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RegExr

RegExr is listed for: regex tester.

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Community feedback

Not enough discussion yet: 11 classified comments from 4 threads. We need at least 12 from 2 threads.

  • Positive

    “I think regexr does a better job of helping you to understand exactly what is happening in the regex. I typically reach for debuggex when I already have a decent understanding of how to accomplish what I want and just…”

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  • Positive

    “I have customized Emacs keybindings that open RegExr in a xwidget-webkit instance, type in regexes, and exit RegExr with the regex inserted at the cursor. Great for reading monstrous regexes or sharpening my regex…”

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Threads: RegExr: A website for interactive regex prototyping with syntax highlighting (2015, 70 comments) · RegExr (2019, 54 comments) · RegExr: Learn, Build and Test Regex (2022, 50 comments) · RegExr 2.0 (2014, 43 comments)

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