Dev Tools · 10h ago
Developer builds 31 client-side tools to replace ad-ridden alternatives
A developer created DevKits, a site with 31 browser-based tools for JSON, encoding, security, and more, all running locally without ads or tracking. The project uses Next.js 15, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS, with all pages pre-rendered for speed. Each tool page loads under 130KB and requires no accounts or data uploads.
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The project highlights a growing frustration with bloated, privacy-invasive developer tool sites, but its impact depends on whether it gains community adoption and open-source contributions.
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I built 31 developer tools in a weekend — here's what I learned →
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