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Regex Pattern Builder.

When building input validation, parsing logic, or search patterns where precision matters.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~900 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
regex-pattern-builder-4.md Β· 900 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a developer or tech professional complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Pack: Developers & Tech Professionals
- Category: Code Writing & Debugging
- Use case: Regex Pattern Builder
- Source task:
  - I need a regular expression to {{describe_what_it_must_match}}. Language/engine: {{javascript_python_java_etc}}. Examples of strings that SHOULD match: {{list_3_5}}. Examples that SHOULD NOT match: {{list_3_5}}. Provide:
  - 1. the regex pattern with explanation of each component
  - 2. the code to apply it in {{language}}
  - 3. edge cases it handles
  - 4. known limitations
  - 5. an alternative approach if regex is not the best solution for this use case

# Goal
A commented regex, implementation code, edge case notes, and limitations β€” no mysterious one-liners without explanation.

# Constraints
- Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
A commented regex, implementation code, edge case notes, and limitations β€” no mysterious one-liners without explanation.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Roleregex expert
{{use_case}}Your specific valueregex pattern builder
{{describe_what_it_must_match}}Describe what it must matchExample describe what it must match
{{javascript_python_java_etc}}Javascript python java etcJAVASCRIPT
{{list_3_5}}List 3 5Example list 3 5
{{language}}LanguagePython

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

When building input validation, parsing logic, or search patterns where precision matters.

PRO TIP

Give both positive and negative examples β€” without 'should NOT match' cases, regex will often be broader than intended.

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