As developers, we often need to do very small tasks—convert values, format text, compress an image, or check headers—yet we end up opening heavy apps or multiple tabs.
Over time, I started preferring small, browser-based tools that do one thing well and load instantly.
What I Look for in a Good Dev Tool
For quick tasks, my rules are simple:
No login required
Fast load time
Clean, focused UI
Works directly in the browser
If a tool saves even a few seconds and doesn’t interrupt my flow, it’s worth using.
Keeping Tools in One Place
Instead of bookmarking random sites, I like having common utilities—image tools, text helpers, data converters, and network checks—organized in one place. It keeps things simple and predictable during daily development work.
Final Thought
Developer productivity often comes from removing small frictions.
Simple tools that work instantly can make a bigger difference than we expect.
About the Project
I’m building Pixtooly, a free collection of browser-based tools for developers.
https://pixtooly.com
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