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Glob Pattern Tester

Test file glob matching patterns (*.js, **/*.ts).

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feat(auth): add OAuth2 login provider
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git@github.com:user/repository.git
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Tool Documentation & Architecture

About Glob Pattern Tester

The Glob Pattern Matcher & Path Spec Tester tests file globbing patterns (`**/*.{js,ts}`, `src/**/test_*.py`, `!*.min.js`) against file directory trees with real-time match evaluation and path filtering.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Glob Pattern Tester

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Step 1

Enter your glob pattern (e.g. `src/**/*.tsx`).

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Step 2

Paste your list of file paths (one per line).

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Step 3

Inspect the live Matched vs Unmatched status indicators.

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Step 4

Click "Copy Filtered Paths".

Industry Scenarios

Practical Use Cases for Glob Pattern Tester

Testing Build Tool & Linter File Inclusions

Verify file glob expressions used in ESLint, Prettier, Webpack, Vite, and Jest configuration files before running CI builds.

Auditing File Search Patterns in CLI Scripts

Test bash / zsh globstar patterns and fast-glob strings against complex multi-folder file lists.

Sample Data & Transformation

Input & Output Examples

Testing Glob Match for TypeScript Source Files

Input Sample:
Glob: `src/**/!(*.test).ts` | Paths: `src/index.ts`, `src/utils/math.ts`, `src/index.test.ts`
Processed Result:
`src/index.ts` $\\rightarrow$ ✅ Match | `src/utils/math.ts` $\\rightarrow$ ✅ Match | `src/index.test.ts` $\\rightarrow$ 🚫 Ignored
Technical Capabilities

Key Features & Performance

  • Supports standard glob syntax: `*`, `**` (globstar), `?`, `{a,b}` (brace expansion), `!(pattern)` (negation), `+(pattern)`, `*(pattern)`.
  • Batch evaluation: tests entire file directory paths simultaneously.
  • Highlights matched directory segments and file extensions.
  • 100% Client-Side memory execution.
  • 1-Click Copy match summary.
Technical Glossary

Key Terminology & Definitions

Globstar (`**`)

A glob wildcard that matches across zero or more directories recursively in a file system path.

Brace Expansion (`{js,ts}`)

A glob syntax generating arbitrary comma-separated string variations within a pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

Glob Pattern Tester FAQs

`*` matches any character within a single directory level (does not cross `/`); `**` matches recursively across nested directory hierarchies.
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