DEV Community: Nilen Patel

Dead Tab Detector

Nilen Patel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:58:43 +0000

Dead Tab Detector is a browser extension that manages tab lifecycles using behavior-based analysis to detect inactive tabs, predict potential reopens, and automatically archive unused pages instead of closing them permanently. The extension monitors tab activity and last-access time to identify pages that remain unused for extended periods, then moves them into a searchable archive while keeping them fully recoverable at any time. By organizing inactive tabs automatically, it reduces browser clutter, lowers memory usage, and improves overall performance without interrupting active browsing sessions. It also provides visibility into tab memory usage to help identify resource-heavy pages. All tab activity analysis is performed locally within the browser, ensuring that browsing data remains private and is never transmitted or stored on external servers.

Dead Tab Detector - Chrome Web Store

Behavior-based tab lifecycle management. Detects stale tabs, predicts reopens, auto-archives, and alerts on memory leaks.

chromewebstore.google.com

Dead Code Certifier

Nilen Patel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:57:58 +0000

Dead Code Certifier is a Visual Studio Code extension that detects dead and unreachable code in TypeScript and JavaScript projects using control-flow analysis and cross-file reference analysis powered by the TypeScript Compiler API. It identifies unused exports, functions, variables, classes, types, and imports across a workspace while detecting unreachable code after terminators such as return, throw, break, or continue. Each finding is assigned a confidence score (0–100) with explanations to distinguish definite dead code from possible false positives, considering factors like decorators, dynamic access, entry points, and framework patterns. Results are displayed through inline diagnostics in the editor and a sidebar panel grouped by file with confidence indicators, allowing developers to quickly locate and safely remove unused code.

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=NilenPatel.dead-code-certifier

Streakly

Nilen Patel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:55:18 +0000

Streakly is a fully offline habit tracker designed to help users build consistency through clear routines and streak tracking without relying on internet connectivity or accounts. The application operates entirely on-device, meaning there is no data sync, cloud storage, login requirement, or external tracking. Users can create and manage habits with flexible scheduling, including daily, weekly, or custom-day routines, and they can edit, pause, or resume habits at any time. Streakly automatically tracks current streaks, best streaks, and missed days using local logic, allowing users to clearly see their progress and maintain motivation. The app also supports configurable local reminders through on-device notifications for each habit. Progress can be analyzed through simple weekly and monthly completion charts generated from locally stored data, while the habit history feature allows users to review past check-ins and overall habit performance over time. Designed with a clean Material 3 interface and support for both light and dark themes, Streakly focuses on clarity, speed, and reliability. The application follows a strict privacy-first approach with no ads, no analytics, and no personal data collection, making it a simple, private, and dependable tool for building habits and maintaining streaks entirely offline.

Streakly - Apps on Google Play

Offline habit tracker to build routines, track streaks, and stay consistent.

play.google.com

Budget Buddy

Nilen Patel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:52:11 +0000

Budget Buddy is a complete offline expense tracking app designed to help you manage your finances easily, privately, and beautifully. It offers a clean, Apple-inspired interface with smooth animations, detailed charts, and intuitive navigation. You can add, edit, or delete transactions and categories, view income and expense summaries, and analyze your spending patterns across weekly, monthly, and yearly reports. The app supports exporting and importing data in JSON or CSV format, ensuring your financial information stays safe and portable without requiring internet access or an account. Built with Flutter and powered by the Hive local database, Budget Buddy delivers fast performance, total data privacy, and an elegant user experience suitable for anyone who wants a simple, secure, and effective way to track their money.

Budget Buddy - Apps on Google Play

Budget Buddy is an application for budget management.

play.google.com

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Omega Prime Learn

Nilen Patel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:51:26 +0000

Omega Prime Learn is a way to learn English, Gujarati and Hindi for children or first time learners. This application contains various topics such as English alphabet, Gujarati alphabet,Hindi alphabet, numbers, Gujarati months, English months, Days of week and shows different seasons, conversions, relatives, domestic animals, wild animals, birds, aquatic animals, insects, flowers, fruits, vegetables, vehicles, musical instruments, shapes, colors, planets and directions. You can draw alphabets and numbers on your screen.

Omega Prime Learn - Apps on Google Play

Educational app which contains basic information.

play.google.com

CodeChron: Automatically Track What You Actually Did While Coding

Nilen Patel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:48:38 +0000

Most developers rely on tools like Git or time trackers to understand their work.

But there’s a gap.

Git shows what changed
Time trackers show activity
Neither shows what you actually worked on throughout the day
Introducing CodeChron

CodeChron is a Python package that passively tracks your development activity and converts it into clean, structured daily logs.

It runs in the background and captures:

File changes (create, modify, delete)
Timestamps of real activity
Code diffs (lines added/removed)
Work sessions grouped by time

No manual input. No friction.

Why this matters

At the end of the day, most developers struggle to answer:

“What did I actually do today?”

CodeChron gives a clear answer.

It transforms raw coding activity into meaningful summaries you can use for:

daily standups
freelance billing
progress tracking
research documentation
Example Output
10:00–11:15

Modified auth.py (+120 / -30)
Added login validation

14:10–15:00

Fixed API timeout issue
Updated README Installation pip install codechron Project Link

https://pypi.org/project/codechron/1.0.0/

Final Thought

This is not a time tracker.
This is not a Git replacement.

CodeChron is a development memory system — a way to turn your coding activity into structured, usable history.

Devkit-CLI — a small toolkit to simplify developer workflows

Nilen Patel — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:05:29 +0000

I recently published an open-source project called Devkit-CLI.

It is a lightweight command-line toolkit aimed at simplifying common development tasks directly from the terminal.

Why I built it:
• Many repetitive tasks during development
• Wanted a simple CLI toolkit instead of multiple scripts
• Easy to extend for custom workflows

Project repository:
https://github.com/nilenpatel/devkit-cli

Open to feedback, issues, and pull requests.