# escape-string-regexp [![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/sindresorhus/escape-string-regexp.svg?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/sindresorhus/escape-string-regexp) > Escape RegExp special characters ## Install ```sh $ npm install --save escape-string-regexp ``` ## Usage ```js var escapeStringRegexp = require('escape-string-regexp'); var escapedString = escapeStringRegexp('how much $ for a unicorn?'); //=> how much \$ for a unicorn\? new RegExp(escapedString); ``` ## License MIT © [Sindre Sorhus](http://sindresorhus.com)