Regex Forge
A regex editor for macOS
Regex Forge just got smarter. This update adds support for local LLMs through Ollama (a feature requested by a user), so you can now run models like Mistral or LLaMA directly on your machine - no internet connection, no privacy worries, and no usage fees.
The AI assistant also got a fresh new interface, heavily inspired by the ChatGPT Mac app. I’ve also added quick actions for common regex tasks, like explaining or improving your current pattern, and made a few small bug fixes to improve the experience.
Regex Forge just got better! This update introduces ECMA-262 Validation Mode, making it easier to ensure your regular expressions are fully compatible with JavaScript. Also, I’ve made a small usability improvement by enabling the multiline regex option by default when creating a new pattern.
After all the time spent building, I honestly thought I’d be the only one using it. But here we are!
After months of development and plenty of procrastination, the day has finally come - Regex Forge is live! 🎉
It’s a modern regex editor built to make working with regular expressions easier and faster.
Here's what it offers:
- Instant visual feedback
- Visual pattern inspector
- Regex replace with live preview
- Built-in regex cheat sheet
- AI-powered regex assistance
- Community-contributed pattern library
It’s been a long journey, but I’m excited to finally launch! Would love to hear your thoughts.
Check it out on the Mac App Store 👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/regex-forge/id6737852994
A quick update after launching the landing page week ago.
✨ 60 visits mainly coming from AlternativeTo, Indie Hackers and X/Twitter. One third was from unknown source
✨ 15 email sign ups to the waitlist
I've been posting daily on various SaaS/Software directories since the launch. Not all have confirmed my submission yet, so I expect more traffic in the coming weeks.
It's been just three exciting weeks since I decided to create a regex editor for macOS called Regex Forge.
I wanted to showcase the editor's potential on the landing page, so I built a mockup using SwiftUI. While a tool like Figma could've saved time, coding the mockup gave me a head start on building the actual app.
Now, the landing page is ready, complete with an email grab form to capture interest. My next step? Spread the word about Regex Forge in as many places as possible!
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