Stop pasting sensitive code into random websites. I built a privacy-first alternative. 🚀

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The Problem: The "Privacy Tax" of Online Tools

As developers, we use online utilities every single day. Whether it's formatting a messy JSON, decoding a JWT, or generating a quick QR code, we usually just Google it and click the first link.

But have you ever stopped to think: Where is that data going? Many "free" online tools upload your input to their servers for processing. If you're pasting sensitive configuration files, API keys, or private client data, you're essentially handing that data over to a third party.

The Solution: ToolsAid

I built ToolsAid.com to solve this exact problem. It is an all-in-one utility suite designed to be fast, ad-free, and most importantly—Privacy-First.

🛡️ How it works (The Tech Side)

Unlike traditional tools, ToolsAid handles almost all computations locally in your browser.

Golang Backend: I used Go (Golang) for a lightweight and highly efficient backend architecture.
Client-Side Logic: For tools like the JSON Formatter, JWT Decoder, and Image Compressor, the data never leaves your device. Your browser does the heavy lifting, ensuring your data remains private and the results are blazing fast.

🛠️ What’s inside the toolkit?

I've spent months adding tools that I personally needed in my daily workflow. Currently, there are over 40+ utilities, including:

Backend Helpers: Visual Cron Job Generator, SQL Playground, and Regex Tester.
Frontend/Design: Flexbox Playground, CSS Gradient Generator, and Advanced Color Pickers.
Security: RSA Key Generator, UUID v4 Generator, and secure Password creators.
Utility: A clean Invoice Generator for freelancers and a custom QR Code Generator with logo support.

💡 Why I'm sharing this

I'm a developer who loves building things that help others. ToolsAid is a passion project, and it's completely free to use. No signups, no "premium" tiers, and no invasive tracking.