# Glob Pattern Samples

Glob pattern examples for file matching from basic to complex patterns

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/glob

- **Category:** Development

- **Keywords:** glob, pattern, file matching, wildcard, filepath

## Overview

Glob pattern examples for file matching from basic to complex patterns

## Examples

- **Simple Wildcard Pattern**: Basic pattern using * to match any characters
- **File Extension Match**: Match files with multiple extensions
- **Directory Pattern**: Match files in a specific directory
- **Nested Directories**: Match files in nested directory structure
- **Recursive Pattern (Globstar)**: Match files recursively using ** pattern
- **Complex Recursive Pattern**: Deep nested pattern with multiple wildcards
- **Character Class Pattern**: Using character classes \[abc\] for precise matching
- **Brace Expansion**: Using {a,b,c} for multiple alternatives
- **Negation Pattern**: Exclude patterns using ! prefix
- **Comprehensive Project Pattern**: Complex pattern for complete project matching
- **Numbered and Date-stamped Pattern**: Pattern for matching numbered or date-stamped files
- **Multiple Ignore Patterns**: Common patterns for build tools and gitignore

## When to use

- Use this sample set when you want reference inputs for Glob Pattern Samples.
- Use it to preview output formats and compare related sample variants.

## How it works

- Open a sample entry to inspect the prepared example payload or asset.
- Compare it with related tools to understand how the workflow connects.

## Use cases

- Simple Wildcard Pattern
- File Extension Match
- Directory Pattern
- Nested Directories
- Recursive Pattern (Globstar)
- Complex Recursive Pattern

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included in Glob Pattern Samples?

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