A simple regex tester extension

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RegEx Tester Extension

Regex Tester: The Ultimate Chrome Extension for Regular Expression Testing

Elevate your regex game with our powerful and intuitive Regex Tester Chrome extension. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a data analyst, or a coding enthusiast, this tool is designed to make regular expression testing effortless right in your browser.

🚀 Key Features:

Real-Time Matching: 🕒 Input your regex and text to instantly see highlighted matches within the text.

Detailed Match Listings: 📋 View all matches listed below the input fields, complete with a total count of occurrences.

Advanced Flag Support: ⚙️ Utilize flags like Global (g), Multiline (m), and Case-Insensitive (i) to refine your regex searches.

Quick Reset: 🧹 Use the Clear All button to wipe inputs and start fresh with a single click.

RegEx Quick Reference: 📖 Access a built-in guide featuring regex patterns and their explanations to enhance your understanding.

Regex Playbook: 💡 Explore a collection of commonly used regex patterns, including:

Email
Date (YYYY-MM-DD)
Floating Point Number
Hexadecimal Color
IP Address (IPv4)
US Postal Code
UUID
MAC Address
Time (HH:MM:SS)

...and many more!

One-Click Copy: 📥 Instantly copy any pattern from the Regex Playbook to your clipboard for quick use.

✨ Why Choose Regex Tester?

Boost Productivity: Streamline your workflow by testing and tweaking regex patterns without leaving your browser.
Simplify Development: Ideal for developers needing a fast and reliable way to validate regular expressions.
Enhance Learning: Perfect for students and beginners looking to grasp regex concepts with hands-on practice and references.

🛠️ How to Use Regex Tester:

Install the Extension: Add Regex Tester to your Chrome browser in one easy click.
Enter Your Regex: Type your regular expression into the regex input field.
Input Your Text: Paste or write the text you want to test against your regex.
View Results: See matches highlighted in real-time within your text.
Adjust Flags if Needed: Toggle the Global (g), Multiline (m), or Case-Insensitive (i) flags to modify your search.
Utilize the Playbook: Need a common pattern? Copy it directly from the Regex Playbook.
Clear Inputs: Click on Clear All to reset the fields and start a new test.


👥 Who Can Benefit?

Developers & Programmers: Test and debug regex patterns swiftly to accelerate your coding tasks.
Data Analysts & Scientists: Extract and manipulate data efficiently using precise regular expressions.
Educators & Students: Learn and teach regex with accessible tools and practical examples.

🌐 Join a Growing Community of Regex Enthusiasts

Join thousands of users who trust Regex Tester for their regular expression needs. Become part of a community that values efficiency, accuracy, and simplicity.

🔗 Get Started Now!

Don't let complex regex patterns slow you down. Install Regex Tester today and make regular expression testing a breeze.

Add Regex Tester to Chrome

Elevate your regular expression testing experience with Regex Tester—your go-to Chrome extension for all things regex.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "RegEx Tester", "version": "1.0.1", "description": "A simple regex tester extension", "host_permissions": [ "https://regex-tester.tilda.ws/" ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install RegEx Tester extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install RegEx Tester extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install RegEx Tester extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install RegEx Tester extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download RegEx Tester extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a RegEx Tester extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the RegEx Tester Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the RegEx Tester extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the RegEx Tester extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for RegEx Tester extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the RegEx Tester extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download RegEx Tester extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install RegEx Tester extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the RegEx Tester extension file

Select and download the RegEx Tester extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the RegEx Tester extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your RegEx Tester extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the RegEx Tester extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install RegEx Tester extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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