Generate a regex from a plain-English description
Plain-English in, ready-to-paste regex out. Includes a walkthrough, test results against your sample inputs, and known limitations.
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Updates live as you typeBuild me a regex.
What I want it to match: {{match_description}}
What I do NOT want it to match (counter-examples): {{do_not_match}}
Where I'll use it: {{context}} (e.g. Google Sheets REGEXEXTRACT, JavaScript, Notion 'Find', Zapier filter)
Sample inputs to test against (optional): {{sample_inputs}}
Return:
1. THE REGEX, ready to paste — formatted for {{context}}.
2. PLAIN-ENGLISH walkthrough of what each part does.
3. TEST RESULTS: for each sample input, "matches" or "doesn't match" with one-line reasoning.
4. KNOWN LIMITATIONS: 1–2 edge cases that'll slip through.
Choose the SIMPLEST regex that does the job. Don't over-engineer.Fill in the required fields above to copy or run this prompt.
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