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I Built 16 Browser-Based Developer Tools That Never Upload Your Data.

I Built 16 Browser-Based Developer Tools That Never Upload Your Data As a developer, I often find myself needing a quick tool for something small: Format some JSON Decode a JWT Encode a string with Base64 Generate a UUID Convert JSON to CSV Convert JSON to YAML Encode or decode a URL Minify or validate JSON Convert data into code The problem is that these small tasks often mean opening a…

A developer has created 16 browser-based developer tools that never upload or share user data. The collection of utilities caters to everyday development tasks such as formatting JSON, decoding JWTs, encoding strings with Base64, generating UUIDs, and more. PureDevUtils ensures privacy-first processing by performing operations client-side within the browser, eliminating the need to send sensitive data to third-party servers.

The project is built using Next.js and TypeScript, keeping the tools lightweight and focused on individual tasks rather than creating a complicated developer platform. The creator aims to continuously add useful developer tools based on developer needs and welcomes feedback on existing tools, missing utilities, and any bugs or edge cases encountered.

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