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php-regex

Build, explain, debug, and optimize PHP regular expressions from natural-language descriptions.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
Search Tags:#testing#php#patterns#debug#regex#explain#pcre2
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npx skills add https://github.com/axitdev/skills --skill php-regex
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: php-regex
Source: https://github.com/axitdev/skills/tree/main/php-regex-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/axitdev/skills --skill php-regex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Interactive PHP regex builder, debugger, and tester that helps you craft, analyze, and fix patterns efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Build regex from natural language descriptions, explain existing patterns, debug failures, and optimize performance.
  • Generate test cases and provide ready-to-use PHP examples and explanations for each pattern.
  • Use with PHP PCRE2 in real codebases to validate inputs, parse logs, extract data, and ensure correctness across Laravel, Symfony, or plain PHP projects.

Quick Start

Ask to build or explain a PHP regex, for example: 'Create a pattern to validate an email address'.

Frequently Asked Questions about php-regex

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a PHP regex pattern from a natural language description?▼

To build a PHP regex pattern from a natural language description, you provide your text prompt and receive ready-to-use PHP code snippets. The tool generates PCRE2 patterns, uses UTF-8 by default, and provides step-by-step guidance for real-world code samples.

Why does my PHP regex pattern fail to match the expected strings?▼

If your PHP regex pattern fails to match, you can debug failures by providing the pattern and sample text. The tool analyzes PCRE2 syntax rules, explains existing patterns, and provides step-by-step guidance to fix mismatches and optimize performance.

Can I use this tool to explain existing PHP regular expressions?▼

Yes, you can use this tool to explain existing PHP regular expressions. It analyzes your PCRE2 patterns, breaks down the matching rules step-by-step, and clarifies how the syntax processes real-world code samples.

Does this PHP regex builder support Laravel and Symfony frameworks?▼

Yes, this PHP regex builder supports Laravel, Symfony, and plain PHP projects. It generates ready-to-use PHP code snippets and test cases that follow PHP regex rules, ensuring correctness across these frameworks for validating inputs and parsing logs.

What is the best way to generate test cases for PHP regex patterns?▼

The best way to generate test cases for PHP regex patterns is to provide the pattern and let the tool create matching and non-matching examples. It produces ready-to-use PHP code snippets with explanations to ensure pattern correctness across your codebase.

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