Git & Version Control
Git Tag Naming Validator
Enter a git tag name to validate semver format, forbidden characters, lightweight vs annotated tag guidance, and CI/CD trigger pattern compatibility.
No data is transmitted — everything runs locallyTool
About this tool
Git Tag Naming Validator
The Git Tag Naming Validator checks semver format, forbidden characters, annotated vs lightweight guidance, and CI/CD trigger pattern compatibility for git tags.
• Validate a tag name before pushing to avoid CI trigger pattern mismatches
• Check pre-release tag format before an npm publish
• Verify tag sorting will work correctly with semver-aware git sort
• Confirm annotated vs lightweight tag choice for a release
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FAQ
What does this tool tell you?
The Git Tag Naming Validator checks semver format, forbidden characters, annotated vs lightweight guidance, and CI/CD trigger pattern compatibility for git tags.
What affects the result most?
Semver tags: v1.2.3 or 1.2.3 — leading v is conventional, not required by semver. Lightweight vs annotated tags: annotated (git tag -a) has tagger, date, message — prefer for releases. Tag immutability: git tags should never be moved after publish — use --force only for pre-release.
How should I use the result?
Treat the tool's output as a first-pass check, not a proof of correctness. A clean pass means no issues in the patterns this tool recognizes; a failure points to a specific problem you can investigate in your source. The underlying spec is the authoritative source for edge cases.
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