Glob Validator

Paste a glob pattern to check whether it is valid — complete with the reason if it is invalid and a component breakdown if it is valid. Everything is processed on your device.

or press Ctrl+Enter
Result
Fill the input and click Validate — the result appears here.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data is never sent to our servers.

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Example

Example Input

src/**/*.{ts,tsx

Example Output

✗ INVALID — unclosed "{…}"

How to Use

  1. 1Paste the a glob pattern you want to check into the input box.
  2. 2If the tool offers extra options (e.g. dialect, flags, or variant), set them as needed.
  3. 3Click Validate (or press Ctrl+Enter).
  4. 4Read the result badge — VALID, INVALID, or VALID with a warning — along with the details and the list of issues, if any.

About Glob Validator

Glob Validator checks the bracket balance of a glob pattern — character classes [...] and alternation groups {...} must be closed properly — and recognizes the features used (globstar **, wildcard *, ? single-char, classes, and alternation).

Glob patterns are used by shells, .gitignore, and build tools. Validation helps catch an unclosed bracket before the pattern causes unexpected results.

FAQ

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All validation runs in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored on our servers — safe for sensitive data.

How is this validator different from a parser or formatter?

A validator answers one question: is this input correct/valid? It returns a valid/invalid badge with the reason. A parser breaks input into its components, and a formatter tidies its layout. Use a validator when you just need to confirm something is sound before using it.

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