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URI Template Parser

Use a URI template parser to inspect RFC 6570 templates, variable expressions, and literal segments directly in the browser.

URI template input

Paste an RFC 6570 style URI template and inspect the literal and variable parts.

Template

Parsed output

Review the parsed structure and copy the JSON summary for docs or debugging.

Summary

{
  "literalSegments": [
    "https://api.example.com",
    "/users"
  ],
  "variableNames": [
    "version",
    "id",
    "format"
  ],
  "expressions": [
    {
      "raw": "https://api.example.com",
      "operator": "literal",
      "variables": []
    },
    {
      "raw": "{/version}",
      "operator": "/",
      "variables": [
        {
          "name": "version",
          "explode": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "raw": "/users",
      "operator": "literal",
      "variables": []
    },
    {
      "raw": "{?id,format}",
      "operator": "?",
      "variables": [
        {
          "name": "id",
          "explode": false
        },
        {
          "name": "format",
          "explode": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

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Why use a URI template parser

A URI template parser helps you inspect RFC 6570 style templates and understand which parts are literal text and which parts expand into variables. It is useful when you work with APIs, documentation, or link builders that rely on URI templates and need a dependable URI template parser.

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Parse path, query, and fragment expressions

URI templates can include path expansions, query expansions, and fragments. A URI template parser makes those expressions easier to inspect by showing the operator, each variable name, and whether the expression uses prefix or explode modifiers.

This is especially helpful when you need to review API docs, understand how template variables are grouped, or spot malformed template syntax before you use it in code or documentation.

Common URI template parser use cases

Use a URI template parser when you want to document templated endpoints, verify template variables, or compare example links against a formal URL template. It is also handy for debugging query templates that expand into multiple parameters and for checking URI template syntax.

Because the parser runs locally in the browser, you can paste a template, inspect the output, and keep moving without setting up a separate RFC 6570 validator or external service.

FAQ

What does a URI template parser do?

It breaks a URI template into literal segments and variable expressions so you can inspect the structure.

Does it support RFC 6570 expressions?

Yes. It recognizes common RFC 6570 style operators such as path, query, fragment, and simple variable expressions.

Can it show template variables?

Yes. The parser lists the variable names it finds along with modifier details like explode and prefix values.

Does it run locally?

Yes. The parser runs in the browser and does not send the template anywhere else.