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matcher

Simple wildcard matching for efficient pattern matching in strings.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 12, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Matcher is a simple and effective tool for performing wildcard matching on strings. It's particularly useful for developers who need to filter or match patterns within text data efficiently.

Matcher stands out for its simplicity and efficiency in handling wildcard matching tasks within JavaScript projects.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working with JavaScript who need to perform efficient wildcard matching on strings.

  • Projects requiring lightweight and easy-to-integrate pattern matching solutions.

Look elsewhere if

  • Scenarios where complex regex patterns are required, as matcher focuses on simple wildcards.

  • Use cases that require real-time string manipulation in a high-performance environment.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support beyond JavaScript

    Primary development is in JavaScript, and while there's a TypeScript SDK, it is community-maintained which may lead to inconsistencies or delays in updates.

  2. 02

    Small community and limited third-party integrations

    Due to its niche focus on wildcard matching, the tool has not gained widespread adoption, leading to fewer contributions and less third-party support for integration with other tools or frameworks.

  3. 03

    Performance may degrade with complex patterns

    While efficient for simple wildcard matching, more intricate pattern matching can lead to slower performance due to the complexity of the algorithms used under the hood.

What it does well

  • Simple and efficient wildcard matching

  • Lightweight library for easy integration into projects

  • Well-documented with clear usage examples

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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