Regexo
Regexo is a free desktop application for developers who create and test regular expressions.
What Regexo is
Regexo is a free desktop application for developers who create and test regular expressions. It uses the Java Regular Expression language, which its wiki describes as compatible with almost all regular expression types. Matching text is highlighted on screen, and the application can replace text that fits an entered expression. Users can save, reopen, and edit expressions, with records stored in a file database.
Regexo is built as a Java Swing application and can run on an operating system with the Java 6 runtime environment. The project listing names Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems as tested. It identifies Java as the programming language and JDBC as the database environment. The SourceForge listing gives GNU General Public License with Classpath exception and Public Domain under License, and marks the project Beta. Its files page lists a 1.6 MB download named Regexo New Version, last modified April 12, 2013. The project also has a Support section.
Good
- Highlights matching results on screen.
- Can replace text matching an entered expression.
- Saved expressions are stored in a file database.
- Listed as free for Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Watch out
- Project status is Beta.
- Listed download was last modified April 12, 2013.
- Requires an operating system with Java 6 runtime.
Who it suits
Regexo may suit developers who want a desktop tool to edit, test, and reuse Java regular expressions. It is relevant for users whose operating system supports the Java 6 runtime environment.
Verdict
Regexo covers expression editing, match highlighting, replacement, and saved patterns in a desktop application. Its Beta status and dated listed download are worth noting before choosing it.
The facts
Each one read from Regexo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Download
- SourceForge lists a 1.6 MB download named Regexo New Version, dated 2013-04-12.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The project listing identifies Java as the programming language and JDBC as the database environment.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The project listing identifies developers as its intended audience.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The wiki shows About, Workspace, Toolbar, Open, Save, and Manage screens.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Java requirement
- The wiki says it can run on any operating system with Java 6 runtime environment.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- SourceForge lists GNU General Public License with Classpath exception and Public Domain as project licenses.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Match highlighting
- Matched results are highlighted on screen.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The SourceForge project is marked Beta.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Regexo is a desktop application for developing and testing regular expressions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Regex engine
- It uses the Java Regular Expression language and says it supports almost all regular expression types.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Replacement
- Users can replace text patterns matched by an entered regular expression.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- The application can run on an operating system with the Java 6 runtime environment.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Save and load
- Users can save, load, and modify regular expressions, with records stored in a file database.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Saved expressions
- Users can save, load, and modify regular expressions, with data stored in a file database.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Status
- The SourceForge project is marked Beta.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project listing provides a Support section.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Technology
- Regexo is developed as a Java Swing application.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Tested systems
- The maker says Regexo was tested on Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems.checked 9 Oct 2026
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