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Sai Bhargav
Sai Bhargav

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5 browser-based dev tools I use instead of bookmarking 10 different sites tags: webdev, tools, productivity, javascript

Every developer has a graveyard of bookmarked tools:

  • One site for JWT decoding
  • Another for JSON formatting
  • A third for Base64
  • A fourth for Regex testing

I got tired of context-switching and built them all into one place:
DevBench

Here are the 5 I use most:

1. JWT Debugger

Paste any token → see header, payload, signature decoded instantly.
Shows expiry in local time, not UTC.

2. JSON Formatter

Validates + formats + highlights exactly where your JSON broke and why.

3. Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Handles both text and file input. Shows byte size before/after.

4. Regex Tester

Live match highlighting with a breakdown of what each part of your
pattern does in plain English.

5. UUID Generator

Generates v4 UUIDs, ULIDs, and NanoIDs — all explained with
use-case differences.

Everything runs in the browser. No login, no data sent anywhere,
works offline after first load.

What tools do you keep open all day? Drop them below 👇

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