Building small web tools has always helped me learn faster than tutorials. Recently, I worked on a side project called FetchClip, and in this post I want to share what it is, how it works, and what I learned while building it.
What is FetchClip?
FetchClip is a lightweight web tool that helps users download publicly available Pinterest videos using their public links.
- The goal was simple:
- No login required
- No unnecessary ads or redirects
- Fast and mobile-friendly experience
Why I Built It
While testing Pinterest for content research, I noticed that many tools were either:
- Extremely slow
- Filled with aggressive ads
- Asking for sign-ups or permissions
- I wanted to build something simple, fast, and user-first.
How FetchClip Works
- The workflow is intentionally minimal:
- User pastes a public Pinterest video link
- The system fetches available media data
- A clean download option is shown
Important note:
FetchClip is designed only for publicly accessible content, and users are responsible for respecting content ownership and platform policies.
Tech & Performance Focus
- Some areas I focused on:
- Fast server response time
- Minimal JavaScript
- Clean HTML structure for SEO
- Mobile-first UI
- Performance and clarity mattered more than adding extra features.
What’s Next
- Improving speed further
- Adding better error handling
- Publishing transparent documentation
If you enjoy building or analyzing small web tools, I’d love to hear your feedback.
Thanks for reading 🙌
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