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Regex → Glob Converter

Convert basic regex expressions into file glob patterns.

Git, Regex & Markdown Suite

Git Conventional Commit & URL Converter

COMMIT TYPE

SCOPE (OPTIONAL)

DESCRIPTION

GIT URL CONVERTER (HTTPS ↔ SSH)

CONVENTIONAL COMMIT MESSAGE

feat(auth): add OAuth2 login provider

CONVERTED GIT URL

git@github.com:user/repository.git

About Regex → Glob Converter

The Regular Expression to Glob Pattern Converter translates path-matching regex patterns (`^src\/.*\.tsx?$` $\rightarrow$ `src/**/*.{ts,tsx}`) into clean, concise glob strings for `.gitignore`, Prettier, ESLint, and build configurations.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Regex → Glob Converter

Step 1

Paste your path-matching regular expression.

Step 2

Review the generated glob pattern in the output field.

Step 3

Click "Copy Glob Pattern".

Industry Scenarios

Practical Use Cases for Regex → Glob Converter

Simplifying Overly Complex Regexes into Clean Globs

Convert hard-to-read path regexes in configuration files into clean, readable glob patterns like `**/*.min.js`.

Migrating Webpack Regex Rules to Vite Glob Patterns

Transform Webpack `test: /\.jsx?$/` loader expressions into Vite and Rollup glob patterns.

Sample Data & Transformation

Input & Output Examples

Converting Regex to Glob Pattern

Input Sample:

`^components\/(?:.*\/)?([^\/]+)\.(?:jsx|tsx)$`

Processed Result:

`components/**/*.{jsx,tsx}`

Technical Capabilities

Key Features & Performance

✓Translates `(?:.*\/)?` to `**/`, `[^\/]+` to `*`, and `(?:a|b)` to `{a,b}`.
✓Simplifies character classes (e.g. `[0-9]` $\rightarrow$ `[0-9]` or `#`).
✓Validates resulting glob against candidate test paths.
✓100% Client-Side memory execution.
✓1-Click Copy glob pattern.

Technical Glossary

Key Terminology & Definitions

Glob Simplification

Mapping complex regular expression constructs into user-friendly shell wildcard patterns.

Path Tokenizer

A parser that breaks path expressions into directory components, separators, and file extensions.

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

Regex → Glob Converter FAQs

Most filesystem path-matching regexes can be converted; complex regex features like lookarounds or backreferences will trigger a warning that equivalent glob syntax does not exist.