The latest articles on DEV Community by trending videos (@trending_videos_ac918c651). https://dev.to/trending_videos_ac918c651 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4012862%2F126da5a0-3155-4ceb-8249-bd6c34df2661.png https://dev.to/trending_videos_ac918c651 en trending videos Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:05:02 +0000 https://dev.to/trending_videos_ac918c651/i-built-50-free-developer-tools-in-nextjs-no-ads-no-login-no-bs-4p20 https://dev.to/trending_videos_ac918c651/i-built-50-free-developer-tools-in-nextjs-no-ads-no-login-no-bs-4p20 <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fd745ake9fbf5z30grdnj.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fd745ake9fbf5z30grdnj.png" alt=" " width="800" height="355"></a></p> <p>Every time I needed to format a JSON file, pick a color, or encode something in Base64, I ended up on some random website — cluttered with ads, forced sign-ups, or annoying popups. It got frustrating enough that I decided to just build my own toolkit.</p> <p>That's how <strong>Devkitly</strong> was born — a free collection of 50+ developer tools, all in one place, built with <strong>Next.js</strong>.</p> <h2> What's inside </h2> <p>Some of the tools you'll find:</p> <ul> <li>🧩 JSON Formatter &amp; Validator</li> <li>🎨 Color Picker</li> <li>🔐 Base64 Encoder / Decoder</li> <li>🔗 URL Encoder / Decoder</li> <li>🕒 Timestamp Converter</li> <li>🔑 UUID / Hash Generator</li> <li>...and 40+ more, covering everyday dev tasks</li> </ul> <h2> Why I built it this way </h2> <ul> <li>⚡ <strong>Fast</strong> — no bloated ads or trackers slowing things down</li> <li>🔓 <strong>No login required</strong> — open the tool, use it, done</li> <li>🎯 <strong>Focused</strong> — each tool does one thing well</li> <li>🆓 <strong>Completely free</strong> </li> </ul> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <p>Built with <strong>Next.js</strong>, deployed on <strong>Vercel</strong>. Kept it lightweight so every tool loads instantly.</p> <h2> Try it out </h2> <p>🔗 <strong><a href="https://devkitly.vercel.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://devkitly.vercel.app/</a></strong></p> <p>Still actively adding more tools. If you have a tool you wish existed (and doesn't), or find a bug, drop it in the comments — would love the feedback!</p> webdev ai programming productivity