DEV Community: Akash max

# I Built Toolkit360: One Simple Place for Everyday Digital Tools

Akash max — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:32 +0000

I often found myself switching between different websites for simple tasks—compressing an image, converting a PDF, generating a QR code, formatting JSON, creating an invoice, or previewing a 3D model.

Each tool solved only one problem, but using many different websites made the workflow slow and inconvenient.

That small frustration led me to build Toolkit360.

What is Toolkit360?

Toolkit360 is a browser-based collection of simple productivity tools for developers, designers, students, freelancers, creators, and small businesses.

The goal is straightforward:

Make common digital tasks faster by bringing useful tools together in one clean and easy-to-use platform.

You can explore Toolkit360 here:

https://toolkit360.in

Tools currently available

Toolkit360 includes tools for several everyday workflows.

Image tools

The image section includes utilities such as:

Image compression
Background removal
Image conversion
Image resizing
Image format optimization

Image files are often too large for websites, applications, emails, or social media. A simple compression tool can reduce file size while keeping the image usable.

PDF tools

PDF files are part of almost every digital workflow. Toolkit360 includes tools for common PDF-related tasks, such as:

PDF conversion
PDF organization
Combining documents
Preparing files for sharing

The objective is to make these tasks accessible without requiring complicated desktop software.

Developer utilities

Developers frequently need small utilities during their daily work. Toolkit360 includes tools such as:

JSON formatter
JSON validator
Word counter
Text utilities
File conversion tools

These may look like small features, but they can save time when used repeatedly during development and documentation work.

QR code generator

QR codes are useful for websites, contact information, documents, menus, events, and digital products.

Toolkit360 provides a simple way to create QR codes without requiring a separate application.

Resume and invoice tools

Creating a professional resume or invoice can be difficult when starting from a blank document.

Toolkit360 aims to simplify this process by providing structured tools that help users create useful documents more quickly.

GLB and 3D model tools

One of the features I personally wanted was a better way to work with GLB and 3D files.

3D models can become large and difficult to share or preview. Toolkit360 includes tools related to:

GLB compression
3D model preview
File inspection
Easier model sharing

This can be useful for developers, designers, game developers, 3D artists, and people working with Three.js or WebGL projects.

Why I built it

I did not want to create another complicated software platform.

I wanted Toolkit360 to be:

Easy to understand
Quick to use
Useful for small everyday tasks
Accessible from the browser
Helpful for both technical and non-technical users

Many people do not need a large application for a simple task. They just need a reliable tool that works when they need it.

That became the main idea behind Toolkit360.

What I learned while building it

1. Small tools can solve real problems

A tool does not have to be complex to be useful.

A JSON formatter, image compressor, or QR code generator may be a small feature, but users can need it every day. The value comes from solving a real problem quickly.

2. User experience matters as much as functionality

A tool may work correctly, but users will leave if the interface is confusing.

While building Toolkit360, I focused on:

Clear labels
Simple navigation
Easy file selection
Understandable results
Download actions that are easy to find
Responsive design for different screen sizes

The user should not need instructions for every basic action.

3. Performance is important for web tools

People usually open utility websites because they want a quick result.

Large scripts, unnecessary animations, slow page loading, and complicated navigation can make a simple tool frustrating to use.

I am continuing to work on:

Faster loading
Better mobile performance
Smaller assets
Improved accessibility
Better error messages
More reliable file processing

4. A collection of tools needs structure

When multiple tools are placed on one website, discovery becomes important.

Users should be able to find the right tool through:

Categories
Search
Related tools
Clear descriptions
Useful recommendations

A large number of tools is not enough. They must be organized properly.

What I want to improve next

Toolkit360 is still evolving. Some areas I want to improve include:

Better tool search
More advanced file conversion
Improved GLB optimization
Better PDF workflows
More AI-assisted features
User accounts and saved workspaces
Batch processing
More developer-focused utilities
Better mobile experience
More detailed results and file statistics

I also want to understand which tools users find most useful and which workflows are still missing.

I would appreciate your feedback

If you use online tools for development, design, documents, images, or 3D files, I would love to hear your feedback.

A few questions I am exploring:

Which small online tool do you use most often?
What makes you trust an online utility website?
Which file formats should Toolkit360 support next?
Would batch processing be useful for your workflow?
What would make a GLB compression tool more useful?
Which feature should I prioritize next?

You can try Toolkit360 here:

https://toolkit360.in

This is an early version, and feedback from developers and creators will help shape the next improvements.

Final thoughts

Toolkit360 started with a simple problem: switching between too many websites for everyday tasks.

It is now becoming a broader productivity platform for files, images, documents, developer utilities, and 3D assets.

The long-term goal is to make Toolkit360 a practical, reliable, and easy-to-use toolbox for everyday digital work.

If you try it, I would genuinely appreciate your feedback.

🚀 I Built a VS Code Extension for Game Developers to Preview Sprites, Spine & GLTF Models Without Leaving the Editor

Akash max — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:01:52 +0000

If you've worked on a game or an interactive web project, you've probably experienced this workflow:

Open Aseprite to check a sprite sheet.
Open Spine Viewer to preview animations.
Open Blender (or another viewer) to inspect a GLTF model.
Switch back to VS Code to write code.
Repeat... dozens of times a day.

As a Senior Game Developer, this constant context switching always interrupted my workflow.

So I decided to build something to solve it.

🎉 Introducing Asset Studio

Asset Studio is a free VS Code extension that lets you preview game assets directly inside VS Code.

No more jumping between multiple applications just to verify your assets.

✨ Features
🖼️ Sprite Sheet Preview
Import sprite sheets
Play animations
Control FPS
Preview frame-by-frame

Perfect for 2D game development.

🦴 Spine Animation Preview
Preview Spine skeletal animations
Play and inspect animations
Stay inside VS Code
🧊 GLTF / GLB Viewer

Working with Three.js or React Three Fiber?

Asset Studio lets you:

View GLTF & GLB models
Rotate
Zoom
Inspect models

without opening another application.

⚡ Generate React Code

One of my favorite features.

Instead of manually writing setup code every time, Asset Studio can generate starter code for:

React
Three.js
PixiJS

This saves time and removes repetitive boilerplate.

Why I Built It

Developers spend too much time switching between tools.

I wanted a workflow where I could:

✅ Preview assets

✅ Continue coding

✅ Stay focused

without leaving VS Code.

That idea became Asset Studio.

Tech Stack

Built using:

TypeScript
VS Code Extension API
Three.js
PixiJS
React
Node.js
Roadmap

I'm actively working on new features, including:

🚀 Better asset browser
🎬 More animation controls
📦 Additional file format support
⚡ Faster loading
🎨 Improved UI
🧩 More code generation templates
I'd Love Your Feedback ❤️

This is my first public VS Code extension, and I'm excited to improve it with the community's help.

If you're a:

Game Developer
Three.js Developer
React Developer
PixiJS Developer
Indie Game Developer
Creative Coder

I'd really appreciate your feedback.

📥 Install Asset Studio

👉 VS Code Marketplace

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=assetstudio.asset-studio

⭐ If you like it...

Please consider:

⭐ Installing the extension
❤️ Leaving a rating
🐛 Reporting bugs
💡 Suggesting features
🔄 Sharing it with your team

Every download, review, and suggestion helps make Asset Studio better.

Thank you for your support! 🚀