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Michael Obeta
Michael Obeta

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Why I Built DevKit A Toolkit for Developers, Built by a Developer Who Was Tired of Tab-Switching

Let’s be real developers don’t need another all-in-one platform promising to “change the game.”

What we do need is something simple that just works.

That’s why I built DevKit.


The Problem: Too Many Tabs, Too Much Time Lost

If you’ve ever found yourself jumping between 6 different browser tabs just to:

  • Format JSON
  • Test a regex pattern
  • Convert a timestamp
  • Generate favicons
  • Preview a Twitter card
  • Create an app icon set

...then you already know the pain I’m talking about.

Most tools out there are bloated with ads, logins, or slow interfaces. Some feel abandoned, and many haven’t been updated in years.

So I decided to fix that.

Not with a fancy platform but with a clean, fast, no-login set of developer tools. All under one roof. One tab. Built for speed.


DevKit Started With 5 Tools. Now It's 28+ and Counting.

When I first launched DevKit, it had just 5 tools I personally needed every day.

Now? It has 28+ focused tools, each with its own UI, features, and purpose.

Here’s a peek at what’s inside:

🧠 Data & Processing Tools

  • JSON Formatter – Format, validate, and minify JSON
  • JWT Decoder – Decode and inspect your API tokens safely
  • Regex Tester – Live regex testing with highlights
  • JSON Diff – Compare JSON objects and spot changes
  • Base64 Encoder/Decoder, API Response Formatter, Hash Generator, Markdown to HTML

Perfect for API debugging, auth flows, and data prep.

🎨 Design & Asset Tools

  • App Icon Generator – One image → complete iOS/Android icons
  • Favicon Generator – Build a full favicon package with HTML
  • SVG Optimizer – Reduce file size, keep quality
  • Gradient Generator, Color Palette Generator, Image Compressor

Ideal for devs who build, not just code. Get your assets ready without leaving the tab.

💻 Development Tools

  • CSS to React Native – Convert styles for mobile dev
  • LocalStorage Lens – View and manage localStorage easily
  • Lorem Ipsum Generator, QR Code Generator, CSS Prettifier, Text Case Converter, Timestamp Converter, Code Indenter, Cron Parser

Clean, debug, and prototype faster.

🔐 Security & SEO Utilities

  • UUID Generator, Password Generator
  • Meta Tag Generator – Build SEO-optimized tags fast
  • Keyword Density Checker – Content SEO aid
  • Twitter Card Validator – See how your link looks on Twitter
  • URL Shortener – With click analytics included

Whether you're shipping a landing page or launching a SaaS — these tools help get it right.


What Makes DevKit Different?

  • 🚫 No ads, no account needed
  • Fast — tools load instantly
  • 🎯 Focused — only useful tools, no filler
  • 💡 Indie-built — designed, coded, and shipped solo

Why I Built This Solo

I’m not a startup. I’m not VC-backed.

I’m just a dev who wanted a better workflow and decided to build it.

And thousands of other devs now use it too because it solves real, everyday pain.


What’s Next?

I’m actively growing the toolkit based on real user feedback.

More tools are coming — and yes, DevKit will always stay fast and clutter-free.

👉 Try it out

🧠 Built for devs who’d rather stay in flow.

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Nevo David

Pretty cool seeing someone just get fed up and actually fix the problem. Stuff like this always makes me want to try building my own thing too.

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Michael Obeta

Thanks! Man. we are open for collabs/featuring