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SEMVER

SemVer Calculator & Range Tester

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SEMVER

SemVer Calculator & Range Tester

Sample Presets:
MAJOR1Breaking Changes
MINOR4New Features
PATCH2Bug Fixes
Calculate Next Version Increment
Version 1.4.2 SATISFIES range ^1.2.0

Allows changes that do not modify the left-most non-zero digit (>=1.2.0 <2.0.0)

Range Rules Cheat Sheet:
^1.2.3Compatible with 1.2.3 through <2.0.0
~1.2.3Allows patches (1.2.3 through <1.3.0)
1.2.xMatches any patch version in 1.2
* or xMatches any major.minor.patch release

Batch SemVer Sorter & Precedence Comparator

Sort version tags according to strict SemVer 2.0 precedence rules

3.0.0-rc.1#1
2.1.0#2
1.0.1#3
1.0.0#4
1.0.0-beta.2#5
1.0.0-alpha.1#6
0.9.4#7

Quick Guide

HOW TO USE
SEMVER CALCULATOR & RANGE TESTER

Simple 4-step workflow

1

Input your data

Paste or type your input directly into the SemVer Calculator & Range Tester workspace.

2

Configure parameters & options

Adjust formatting, encoding mode, schema settings, or options in real time.

3

Inspect live result

Review the instant, zero-latency computation generated entirely in browser memory.

4

Copy or export output

Use the one-click copy button to copy the transformed output to your clipboard.

Specification

WHAT IS
SEMVER CALCULATOR & RANGE TESTER?

100% Client-Side
Zero Latency
Zero Data Logs

The SemVer Calculator parses semantic versions into Major, Minor, Patch, Pre-release, and Build metadata. It tests package range expressions and calculates next version releases.

When to use it

  • Testing NPM, Cargo, Pip, or Go package range compatibility (^, ~, >=, <)
  • Calculating next release versions (Major, Minor, Patch, or Pre-release Alpha/Beta/RC)
  • Sorting and ranking a list of Git tags according to strict SemVer precedence rules
  • Understanding semantic versioning semantics for open source libraries

Key Features

  • ·SemVer 2.0.0 specification compliant parser and validator
  • ·Interactive range tester with plain-English rule explanations
  • ·1-Click version bumper (Major, Minor, Patch, Pre-major, Pre-minor, Pre-patch)
  • ·Batch version comparator and sorter (Ascending / Descending)
Technical Notes
01

Build metadata (e.g. +build.1) is ignored during precedence evaluation per SemVer 2.0.0 spec section 10

02

A normal version always has greater precedence than a pre-release version with the same major, minor, and patch

Developer TipClick any sample preset to test caret (^), tilde (~), or pre-release version ranges instantly.

Privacy & Security Guarantee

WHY IN-BROWSER PROCESSING MATTERS FOR DEVELOPERS

Many online formatters and decoders send your code, JSON payloads, auth tokens, and database schemas to backend servers where they can be cached, logged, or intercepted. ToolBox4Devs guarantees that all processing for SemVer Calculator & Range Tester runs entirely in your browser's JavaScript V8 engine.

Zero Server Roundtrips
Zero Telemetry Logs
PWA Offline Compatible

Frequently Asked

QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS

Indexed for search engines and AI assistants

What is SemVer Calculator & Range Tester?

The SemVer Calculator parses semantic versions into Major, Minor, Patch, Pre-release, and Build metadata. It tests package range expressions and calculates next version releases.

Is SemVer Calculator & Range Tester private and safe for sensitive data?

Yes. Like all tools on ToolBox4Devs, SemVer Calculator & Range Tester runs 100% client-side inside your browser JavaScript runtime. No input data, API keys, JSON payloads, passwords, or secrets are ever sent to any server or external API.

How does SemVer Calculator & Range Tester work?

All computations and transformations execute synchronously within your local browser environment using standard Web APIs, Web Crypto, and JavaScript. You can verify this by checking the DevTools Network tab while using the tool.

Is SemVer Calculator & Range Tester free to use?

Yes, SemVer Calculator & Range Tester is 100% free with no registration, no daily usage limits, and no advertising.

Can I use SemVer Calculator & Range Tester offline?

Yes. ToolBox4Devs is an installable Progressive Web App (PWA). Once cached in your browser, all utilities run completely offline without an internet connection.

What are common use cases for SemVer Calculator & Range Tester?

Popular scenarios include: Testing NPM, Cargo, Pip, or Go package range compatibility (^, ~, >=, <). Calculating next release versions (Major, Minor, Patch, or Pre-release Alpha/Beta/RC). Sorting and ranking a list of Git tags according to strict SemVer precedence rules. Understanding semantic versioning semantics for open source libraries.

What features are included in SemVer Calculator & Range Tester?

Key capabilities include: SemVer 2.0.0 specification compliant parser and validator, Interactive range tester with plain-English rule explanations, 1-Click version bumper (Major, Minor, Patch, Pre-major, Pre-minor, Pre-patch), Batch version comparator and sorter (Ascending / Descending).

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