How to convert a URL inside a string to a hyperlink in Kotlin

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fun convertUrlsToLinks(str: String): String {
    val regex = Regex("(https?://\\S+)")
    
    return regex.replace(str) { matchResult -> "<a href=\"${matchResult.value}\">${matchResult.value}</a>" }
}

fun main() {
    val str = "This is my website check it out https://www.collectivesolver.com"
    
    val result = convertUrlsToLinks(str)

    println(result)
}



   
      
/*
run:

This is my website check it out <a href="https://www.collectivesolver.com">https://www.collectivesolver.com</a>
  
*/

 



answered May 3, 2025 by avibootz
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