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HARSH RAJ
HARSH RAJ

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I got tired of slow, ad-heavy text utilities, so I built 100+ free browser-based tools 🚀

#productivity #showdev #javascript #webdev

We’ve all been there.

You’re writing code, and you need to quickly format a massive JSON file, encode a string to Base64, or convert a huge block of text into snake_case.

What do you do? You Google "JSON formatter" and click the first link.

And then the nightmare begins:

  1. The site takes 4 seconds to load because it's packed with 15 tracking scripts.
  2. A massive pop-up ad asks you to subscribe to a newsletter.
  3. You paste your sensitive data, click "Format", and you realize it just uploaded your company's data to a random backend server. 😬

I got so frustrated by this that I decided to build my own suite of tools.

Today, I’m launching ilovetexts.com — a comprehensive suite of 100+ free, privacy-first text utilities and developer tools.

⚡ Why is it different? (The Tech)

I built this with a singular focus: Speed and Privacy.

  • 100% Client-Side: I wrote the logic for every single tool (from JSON validation to regex extraction and hashing) in pure JavaScript that runs entirely in your browser.
  • Zero Server Uploads: When you paste a string into ilovetexts.com, it never leaves your machine. There is no backend database saving your queries. It is completely private.
  • Instant Execution: Because there are no server round-trips, the tools execute the millisecond you click a button (or in many tools, instantly as you type).
  • PWA Ready: You can install it on your desktop or phone, and it works completely offline.

🛠️ What’s included?

I’ve built over 100 tools, categorized to help you find exactly what you need:

  • Developer Utilities: JSON Formatters/Validators, Base64 Encoders, JWT Decoders, URL Slug Generators.
  • Text Extractors: Regex Testers, Email/URL Extractors.
  • Generators: UUID Generators, Secure Password Generators, Lorem Ipsum.
  • Text Case Converters: camelCase, snake_case, PascalCase, Title Case.
  • Writing Tools: Word counters, reading time calculators, grammar checkers.

🔗 The "Embed" Feature

One of the coolest features I added for the developer community is the Embed Widget. If you are writing a blog post or documentation and want to include a live JSON formatter or text converter right in your article, just click the </> button on any tool to grab a clean, ad-free iframe snippet!

👋 I need your feedback!

I am actively developing this and adding new tools every week.

If you have a few minutes, please check out ilovetexts.com. I would absolutely love to hear your feedback on the UI, the speed, or any bugs you find.

What is the one utility tool you constantly find yourself Googling for? Let me know in the comments below, and I will build it and add it to the suite this week! 👇

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