PCRE
by Andrew Ho
- Version
- 8.45
- Size
- 5.7 MB
- Updated
- Publisher
- Andrew Ho
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Files
- 3
About PCRE
PERL 5 regular expression pattern matching
The Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) library is a set of functions that implement regular expression pattern matching using the same syntax and semantics as Perl 5. PCRE has its own native API, in addition to a set of POSIX compatible wrapper functions.
At a glance
PCRE is a free developer tools app published by Andrew Ho (pcre.org). PERL 5 regular expression pattern matching
SOFTGIT offers 3 files for PCRE covering Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD/Unix, 5.7 MB in total. The version listed is v8.45, last updated on June 22, 2021.
PCRE belongs to the Developer Tools category, alongside Subtitle Edit, GnuWin, Candle. Browse related apps below to compare alternatives.
Download PCRE v8.45
| File | SHA-256 | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| pcre-8.45.tar.bz2TAR.BZ2macOS | 4dae6fdcd2bb0bb6c37b5f97c33c2be954da743985369cddac3546e3218bffb8 |
1.5 MB | Download |
| pcre-8.45.tar.gzTAR.GZLinux | Listed on SourceForge | 2.0 MB | Download |
| pcre-8.45.zipZIPWindows | 5b709aa45ea3b8bb73052947200ad187f651a2049158fb5bbfed329e4322a977 |
2.2 MB | Download |
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Source: sourceforge.net/projects/pcre. The Download button opens the official SourceForge download; the file is not hosted here.
PCRE system requirements
- Operating system
- Linux, BSD/Unix
- License
- Other License
- Written in
- C++, C
- Download size
- 1.5 MB (pcre-8.45.tar.bz2)
- Project page
- sourceforge.net/projects/pcre
PCRE FAQ
Is PCRE free?
PCRE is distributed under Other License according to SourceForge. Read the license terms before using it.
Which operating systems does PCRE support?
SourceForge lists Linux, BSD/Unix for PCRE.
Where does the PCRE download come from?
The Download button takes you to the official SourceForge download for PCRE (sourceforge.net/projects/pcre). SOFTGIT does not modify or re-host the file.
What is PCRE written in?
SourceForge lists C++, C.
Is PCRE free to download?
Yes. PCRE is listed as “Free” and the download from SOFTGIT is free of charge.
How do I download PCRE?
Open the “Download” section on this page and press Download. You are taken to the official SourceForge download for PCRE; the file itself is hosted by SourceForge.
Is PCRE safe to install?
SOFTGIT links to the files exactly as published on the official SourceForge project page (sourceforge.net/projects/pcre). Nothing is repackaged or wrapped. Compare the checksum shown on this page, where available, with the downloaded file.
Which platforms does PCRE support?
The files listed here target Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD/Unix.
How big is the PCRE download?
All files together are 5.7 MB.
Who makes PCRE?
PCRE is developed by Andrew Ho (http://www.pcre.org/).
What is the latest version of PCRE?
The latest version listed on SOFTGIT is v8.45, updated on June 22, 2021.
Provenance
- Publisher
- Andrew Ho
- Source
- pcre.org
- Last check
- 5 years ago
- License
- Other License
- Imported from
- Source: sourceforge.net/projects/pcre
