Name: Regex Tools
Author: Snappy Web Tools

Question 1

Is this tool free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all tools on Snappy Web Tools are completely free to use. No registration or payment required.

Question 2

Do I need to download anything?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. No downloads or installations needed.

Question 3

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data is not sent to our servers or stored anywhere.

Question 4

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

This tool works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Question 5

What is a regular expression (regex)?

Accepted Answer

A regular expression is a sequence of characters that defines a search pattern. It's used for matching, searching, and manipulating text based on specific patterns.

Question 6

How do I test a regex pattern?

Accepted Answer

Enter your regex pattern in the top input field and your test text in the test cases section. The tool will highlight matches in real-time and show you which parts of your text match the pattern.

Question 7

What regex flavors are supported?

Accepted Answer

This tool supports JavaScript, Python, and PHP/PCRE regex flavors. Select your preferred flavor from the dropdown to see language-specific code examples.

Question 8

Can I save my regex patterns?

Accepted Answer

While patterns aren't saved server-side, you can copy the generated code examples or use the common patterns library as a starting point for your regex needs.

Question 9

What are regex flags?

Accepted Answer

Flags modify how the regex engine interprets your pattern. Common flags include 'g' (global match), 'i' (case insensitive), 'm' (multiline), and 's' (single line/dotall).