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But on macOS, everything I tried either felt outdated, too simple, or way too complex.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

• Regex should be visual. Seeing matches update in real-time and breaking down expressions visually makes regex much easier to understand.
• AI can help, but regex is fun to write. While Regex Forge includes AI-powered assistance, I still believe crafting your own regex is a skill worth having.
• Community matters. That’s why Regex Forge includes a growing library of shared regex patterns, so you can benefit from what others have already figured out.

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.

Follow on X/Twitter: x.com/simontunaitis
Email me: [email protected]

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