About Regex Forge

Why I Built Regex Forge

When I switched from Windows to macOS, I couldn’t find a regex tool that matched what I had in mind. On Windows, I used to love working with Rad Software Regular Expression Designer - it just clicked for me.

But on macOS, everything I tried either felt outdated, too simple, or way too complex. I wanted something that was modern, visual, and easy to use. I wanted a tool that made writing and testing regex less painful and more productive.

So I decided to build Regex Forge.

The goal was (and still is) to create a regex editor that’s simple enough for beginners but powerful enough for people who use regex every day. Something clean, visual, and actually enjoyable to use.

Who I Am

Hey 👋 I’m Simon, an indie dev who loves building useful tools.

I work full-time as a .NET developer, but early mornings and weekends are when I get to work on projects like Regex Forge. I like building things that I personally want to use, and hopefully, others find them useful too.

What I Believe

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear how you’re using Regex Forge or what could make it better. Whether it’s feedback, feature ideas, or regex war stories - feel free to reach out.

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Email me: [email protected]

Thanks for checking out Regex Forge! Hope you find it useful. 🚀