As developers, weāve all been thereājuggling half a dozen browser tabs to encode a string, format JSON, check a regex, or grab a quick UUID. Jumping between multiple sites is distracting. Many existing tools feel cluttered, slow, or send your data off to unknown servers.
I craved a better wayāso I built one.
Dev Tools: A fast, privacy-first, all-in-one toolkit with 21+ developer utilities. Everything runs client-sideāyour data never leaves your browser.
šÆ What is Dev Tools?
Dev Tools is a curated collection of essential developer utilitiesābeautifully designed, highly performant, and built to maximize privacy. Whether youāre writing frontend, backend, DevOps scripts, or learning new technologies, Dev Tools streamlines your workflow by giving you all the right tools, instantly.
100% Client-Side Processing: No data is ever sent or storedāyour code, tokens, and strings stay with you.
Blazing Fast: Built with Next.js 15, React 18, and optimized for real-world speed.
Intuitive Design: Keyboard shortcuts, responsive UI, accessibility, and both light/dark modes make it a joy to use.
š” Why I Built Dev Tools
I started by using various developer tool websites, but always wanted moreāmore privacy, more speed, better UX, and tools truly relevant to daily developer needs.
Instead of settling for compromises, I architected Dev Tools with:
An interface thatās easy, familiar, and delightful
Real-world toolsāno clutter, just what devs need most
Thoughtful touchesāsmart button states, error handling, and lightning-fast feedback
Privacy as a core feature, not an afterthought
I didnāt set out to clone existing platformsāI wanted to improve on them and shape Dev Tools into my ideal developer toolkit.
š§° What's Inside? (21+ Tools in 4 Categories)
1. Text & Content
JSON Viewer: Syntax highlighting, validation, and pretty-printing
Text Compare: Real-time diff with visual highlighting
Case Converter: Quickly switch between camelCase, snake_case, kebab-case, and more
Markdown Editor: Live preview and export
Lorem Ipsum Generator: For design mockups and boilerplate
2. Encoding & Conversion
Base64/URL Encoder & Decoder: Text, files, and images
Number Base Converter: Binary, octal, decimal, hex
CSV ā JSON Converter: Seamless conversions both ways
Image Format Converter: JPEG, PNG, and more
3. Dev Utilities
JWT Decoder: Inspect tokens safely and locally
JSON ā TypeScript: Convert objects to interfaces and types
Regex Tester: Advanced generator and debugger
Cron Calculator, SQL Formatter, Timestamp Converter, Hash Generator
4. Generators & Creativity
UUID Generator: Fast generation, multiple versions
QR Code Generator: Includes UPI support š®š³ and customization
Color Palette Generator
Multi-language Code Playground
š Privacy: Local-Only, No Backend
Privacy is not an afterthought. Dev Tools runs 100% client-sideānothing leaves your browser. No token, no text, no code is ever transmitted.
GDPR-compliant analytics track tool usage and button clicksānot your content.
š ļø Modern Architecture
Built on todayās best web tech:
Next.js 15 (App Router), React 18, TypeScript
Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Radix UI for accessible, fast styling
Lucide React icons for visual polish
Sonner for subtle, non-blocking notifications
Dark and light mode support, responsive everywhere
š§š» Whoās It For?
DevelopersāFrontend, backend, and full stack
DevOps EngineersāQuick format, encode, and convert workflows
Students and EducatorsāExperiment and learn interactively
Anyone wanting privacy-respecting, distraction-free dev utilities
āØļø Power Features Developers Love
Keyboard Shortcuts for Everything: Jump tools instantly (e.g., Ctrl+1 for JSON Viewer)
Smart Copy/Download Buttons
Accessible UI, built with Radix primitives
š Try Dev Tools Now
Ready to bring all your core dev tools into one clean, privacy-first workspace?
https://dev-tool.dev/
Iād love your feedback, suggestions, and wish list for new toolsāDev Tools is built for real developers like you. Let me know what would make your workflow smoother, or what you think could be improved.
Thank you for reading, and happy coding! š
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