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Glob Tester

Test glob patterns against newline file/path candidates.

About Glob Tester

Glob Tester validates pattern behavior before you put rules into CI, ignore files, or scripts. It supports common wildcard forms and returns matching lines immediately for faster debugging, so you can verify inclusion and exclusion rules confidently before they affect builds.

Why use Glob Tester

  • Catch pattern mistakes early
  • Debug include/exclude rules
  • Test globs without command-line setup

How to use Glob Tester

  1. Enter a glob pattern
  2. Paste candidate paths line by line
  3. Run test and inspect matches

When to use Glob Tester

  • Writing build filters
  • Configuring linters/test runners
  • Troubleshooting path matching

Frequently Asked Questions

What wildcards are supported?

Basic *, ?, and ** semantics are supported.

Can it test many paths at once?

Yes, one per line.

Does ** cross directories?

Yes.

Is this a filesystem scanner?

No, it only matches provided lines.

Is it browser-only?

Yes.

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