A fast utility for parsing URL patterns and matching paths with support for parameters, wildcards, and optional segments.
matchit is a JavaScript utility library for parsing URL patterns and matching paths against those patterns. It solves the problem of efficiently determining which route pattern matches a given URL and extracting dynamic parameters like `:id` or `*` wildcards. It's designed as a faster alternative to regular expression-based routing libraries.
JavaScript developers building routers for web applications, frameworks, or servers who need high-performance URL matching without the overhead of regular expressions.
Developers choose matchit for its exceptional speed in parsing and matching URLs, minimal bundle size, and straightforward API that avoids complex regex configurations while supporting common routing patterns.
Quickly parse & match URLs
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Benchmarks show matchit parsing at 1.5 million ops/sec, significantly faster than path-to-regexp's 83K ops/sec, due to string comparisons over regex.
With only parse, match, and exec functions, the library is easy to integrate and use, as demonstrated in the straightforward README examples.
Uses string comparisons instead of regular expressions for most operations, reducing overhead and aligning with its performance-focused philosophy.
Handles static paths, parameters, wildcards, and optional parameters, covering common routing patterns like '/foo/:bar/:baz?'.
Lacks support for nested routes, middleware, or regex-based patterns, making it unsuitable for complex routing scenarios that libraries like path-to-regexp handle.
Extracts parameters as raw strings without validation or type coercion, requiring additional code for common use cases like numeric IDs.
The README lacks examples for integrating with popular frameworks like Express or React, leaving developers to figure out implementation details.