The latest articles on DEV Community by Adil (@iamadil). https://dev.to/iamadil 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%2F3781224%2F7cc242ed-de29-48b9-943b-4e93278f21cc.jpg https://dev.to/iamadil en Adil Sun, 03 May 2026 20:28:31 +0000 https://dev.to/iamadil/built-40-free-linkedin-tools-as-a-side-project-react-vercel-3mi1 https://dev.to/iamadil/built-40-free-linkedin-tools-as-a-side-project-react-vercel-3mi1 <p>Hey dev community! 👋</p> <p>I built LinkedForge — a collection of 40+ free tools for LinkedIn. No signup, no paywall, no data collection.</p> <p><strong>What It Does</strong></p> <ul> <li>CV Generator (10+ templates, PDF export)</li> <li>Post Builder (engagement hooks, timing suggestions)</li> <li>Headline, Banner, Cover Letter makers</li> <li>Job Application Tracker</li> <li>Profile Analyzer, Skills Optimizer</li> <li>Content Calendar, Hashtag Generator</li> <li>Salary Research, Interview Prep</li> <li>Connection Request Templates</li> <li>25+ more focused tools</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Stack</strong></p> <ul> <li>Frontend: React + TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS</li> <li>Backend: None. Everything runs client-side.</li> <li>Hosting: Vercel (free tier → pro when needed)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Client-Side Only?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Faster (no API roundtrips)</li> <li>Cheaper (zero backend costs)</li> <li>Privacy-first (data never leaves browser)</li> <li>Easier to deploy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quick Stats</strong></p> <ul> <li>Time to build: ~2 weeks</li> <li>Users: Thousands monthly (all organic)</li> <li>Cost: Free tier until traffic justified Vercel Pro</li> <li>Monetization: None planned</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://linkedinforge.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedinForge</a></p> productivity career saas sideprojects