As we hit the halfway mark in 2025, I wanted to share a list of 10 tools that have seriously boosted my workflow, productivity, and creativity as a developer.
Some are underrated, others are just plain cool. Let’s dive in:
🔧 1. Raycast
Fastest way to do anything on a Mac. It’s like Spotlight, but for developers.
🛠 2. Zed
A new kind of lightning-fast code editor. Minimal, snappy, and collaborative.
🌐 3. Insomnia
API testing made simple. Great alternative to Postman.
🧪 4. Playwright
E2E testing for modern apps. Fast, powerful, and easier than Selenium.
📦 5. Turso
Edge-hosted SQLite database. Built for speed and simplicity.
⚙ 6. Make
No-code/low-code automation. Build workflows without writing a single script.
📋 7. Notion + GitHub Sync
Manage your development docs in Notion, automatically linked with your issues and PRs.
🔥 8. Codeium
An AI code completion tool that’s free and fast. Great Copilot alternative.
📊 9. LogRocket
Session replay + performance monitoring = better bug fixing.
🎨 10. Haikei
Generate unique SVG backgrounds in seconds. Great for dev portfolios.
💬 Your turn:
Have you tried any of these? Got any hidden gems that deserve more attention?
Drop your favorite tools below and let’s build a master list together.
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