The latest articles on DEV Community by Furkan Mersinli (@furkanmersinli). https://dev.to/furkanmersinli https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3913785%2F232a8e99-b4ea-4038-9420-a08ffe8f4c8d.jpg https://dev.to/furkanmersinli en Furkan Mersinli Tue, 05 May 2026 11:06:45 +0000 https://dev.to/furkanmersinli/just-launched-free-signature-generator-codexvercel-in-15-hours-4obh https://dev.to/furkanmersinli/just-launched-free-signature-generator-codexvercel-in-15-hours-4obh <p>I just built and deployed FreeSignatureCreator.com in exactly an hour and a half.</p> <p>No complex architecture meetings, no manual boilerplate configuration—just pure vibecoding using Codex and deploying instantly to Vercel. I wanted a hyper-focused, browser-based tool that solves a massive everyday annoyance: printing, signing, and scanning documents.</p> <p>Here is what Codex and I shipped in 90 minutes.</p> <p><strong>The Toolset</strong><br> Instead of bundling a million unrelated features, the focus was entirely on smooth, browser-native workflows:</p> <p><strong>Signature Generator (Typed):</strong> Type your name, instantly preview it across a curated list of clean, professional, and elegant fonts (like Allura, Parisienne, etc.), and find your style.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://freesignaturecreator.com/live-signature" rel="noopener noreferrer">Live Signature Generator</a> (Drawn):</strong> A highly responsive canvas. Draw your actual signature using a mouse, stylus, or touchscreen with real-time feedback.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://freesignaturecreator.com/sign-document" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign Document</a> &amp; <a href="https://freesignaturecreator.com/sign-pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign PDF</a></strong>: A 100% paperless workflow. You can upload a PDF or document directly into the editor, drop your generated signature onto the canvas, position it perfectly, and export the finalized file.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://freesignaturecreator.com/email-signature" rel="noopener noreferrer">Email Signature Generator</a></strong>: A quick utility to build polished HTML email footers that combine your contact details with your signature asset—ready for Gmail or Outlook.</p> <p><strong>The Stack &amp; Build Process</strong><br> <strong>Frontend &amp; Logic</strong>: Built with a focus on speed. Everything happens directly in the browser workspace. No complex backend servers storing your sensitive PDFs or signature data.</p> <p><strong>The "Vibe" Coding Experience</strong>: I guided Codex through the UI layouts, the canvas drawing physics, and the PDF manipulation layers. We iterated in tight, 5-minute loops.</p> <p><strong>Deployment</strong>: Connected the repo to Vercel, and it was live globally in seconds.</p> <p><strong>Why Build This?</strong><br> Most online signature tools block you behind aggressive paywalls or require a 5-step onboarding process just to get a simple transparent image file.</p> <p>With this site, you can jump straight in, type or draw your signature, tweak the ink color or stroke size, drop it onto your PDF, and export a clean PNG or SVG asset after a quick sign-in.</p> <p>Check it out here: <a href="https://freesignaturecreator.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://freesignaturecreator.com</a></p> <p>Drop any feedback in the comments. Would love to hear what features Codex and I should prompt into existence next!</p> ai productivity vercel webdev