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Matches: 0
Flags: gi
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Regex Playground & Explainer
Free online regex playground with live matching, flags, highlighted results, and human-readable token explanations.
Regex Playground and Explainer
Flags
Highlighted matches
INFO: service started
WARN: retrying network call
ERROR: timeout while reading responsePattern explanation
- Capturing group
- Alternation (OR)
- Escaped literal `\`
- Repeat previous token 1 or more times
- Character class [^\\n]
What problem does this tool solve?
Regex debugging is slow when patterns fail silently and engineers cannot quickly see what each token does.
How to use Regex Playground & Explainer
- Write a regex pattern and toggle execution flags.
- Paste sample text to see highlighted matches and capture groups instantly.
- Review token explanations to refine patterns before using them in production.
FAQ: Regex Playground & Explainer
Can I debug regex flags like g, i, and m in real time?
Yes. Toggle flags and observe match behavior immediately in the same workspace.
Will this help explain complex lookaheads and groups?
Yes. The explainer surfaces common token meanings to reduce trial-and-error.
Does this replace full regex documentation?
No. It is a fast debugging companion for daily workflows.