How to use: Semver Parser
Semver Parser is a free online Developer Tools tool that break a semantic version into major, minor, patch, prerelease and build metadata instantly in your browser. Paste your data, adjust the options and get the result in real time — no installation, no sign-up, and nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
Description
Break a semantic version into major, minor, patch, prerelease and build metadata.
- Developer Tools
- Because everything is computed client-side, Semver Parser is safe to use with sensitive data such as API keys, tokens or private logs.
How to use
Using Semver Parser takes three steps:
- Paste your data into the input box (or load the example).
- Configure the options to match your target format or scenario.
- Copy, download or inspect the output — it updates live as you type.
Run
Examples
Shows every semver component and explains what each one is allowed to change.
Input
2.14.7-rc.3+build.20260911
Output
2.14.7-rc.3+build.20260911 major 2 incompatible API changes minor 14 backwards-compatible functionality patch 7 backwards-compatible bug fixes prerelease rc.3 lower precedence than the release build build.20260911 ignored when comparing precedence Valid semver 2.0.0: yes Precedence key: 2.14.7-rc.3
This output was produced by actually running the tool, not written by hand.
Use cases
Common situations where Semver Parser helps:
- Break a semantic version into major, minor, patch, prerelease and build metadata.
Parameters
| key | Options | type | allowed | default | Semver Parser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mode | Operation | select | parse (Parse and explain), compare (Compare two versions), bump (Bump a part), range (Test a range), sort (Sort a list) | — | parse |
b | Second version / range | text | — | 2.0.0 | — |
part | Bump part | select | major, minor, patch, premajor, preminor, prepatch, prerelease | — | — |
pre | Prerelease tag | text | — | beta | — |
Input: text · Output: text · live update while typing: ✓
FAQ
What is Semver Parser?
Semver Parser break a semantic version into major, minor, patch, prerelease and build metadata. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data stays private.
Is Semver Parser free to use?
Yes. Semver Parser is free, unlimited and works without registration or installation.
Does my data get uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser; nothing is sent to any server.
Good to know
- Everything runs client-side, so extremely large inputs are limited by your browser tab’s memory rather than by a server upload limit.