nembel / apps / regesc
app name
DEV: regex escape
command
/regesc
description
Escape characters in a string necessary to use it within a regular expression.

Escapes characters [-[]/{}()*+?.\^$|] and tabs, line feeds, and carriage returns.

Attempts to match both Unix style and Windows end of line formats. (Useful because browser textarea input might remove carriage returns.)
how to use this app

Option 1: Click the "try it now button" above.

Option 2: Go to nembel.com and type /regesc

Option 3: Install this bookmarklet: /regesc

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