Git Remote URL (HTTPS) Regex for JavaScript

What this pattern does

This page provides a comprehensive, battle-tested regular expression for matching git remote url (https), ported and verified for JavaScript. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.

Javascript Implementation

// Git Remote URL (HTTPS)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Dev & Systems > Git

const gitRemoteUrlHttpsRegex = /^https:\/\/(?:[a-zA-Z0-9][a-zA-Z0-9\-]*\.)+[a-zA-Z]{2,63}\/[a-zA-Z0-9_.\-]+\/[a-zA-Z0-9_.\-]+(?:\.git)?$/i;

function validateGitRemoteUrlHttps(input: string): boolean {
  return gitRemoteUrlHttpsRegex.test(input);
}

// Example
console.log(validateGitRemoteUrlHttps("https://github.com/user/repo")); // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Dev & Systems > Git category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

The .git suffix is optional on all major hosting platforms. HTTP (non-TLS) should be rejected for security. Always use HTTPS for remote operations.