Introduce
Hey there - I'm the solo developer behind DevUtils.
This isn't a big startup story. There's no investor pitch deck, no marketing department, and no "growth team".
It started with a simple frustration - and a late night.
The Beginning
Once upon a late night debugging session, I got frustrated.
Too many "helpful" tools out there promised magic - but secretly shipped data off to servers.
What if developer tools could truly live in your browser, with zero "back doors," zero external tracking, zero hidden fees?
And I thought to myself:
Why do I have to trade privacy for convenience?
That question sparked DevUtils.
I started with one utility, then another.
Bit by bit, DevUtils grew into a toolkit: validators, converters, formatters, analyzers - all running 100% client-side, all free, all yours.
The Idea Grows
At first, DevUtils was just one small script on my local machine.
Then came a few more utilities - each one built because I needed it for a real problem.
Eventually, I realized this could become something bigger - a clean, privacy-first toolkit for developers who value efficiency and independence.
No telemetry.
No account required.
No "premium" version hidden behind a paywall.
Just useful tools that do what they promise.
How It Works
Every tool on DevUtils runs 100% client-side.
That means when you use a formatter, encoder, or converter, everything happens inside your browser - nothing leaves your device.
The stack behind it is modern and fast:
- Astro for building lightweight, static pages
- React for interactive tools and UI
- Tailwind CSS for clean, responsive design
- Zustand for simple, predictable state management
The result?
A toolkit that loads instantly, works offline, and doesn't need your data to function.
The Philosophy
I built DevUtils on two core principles:
Privacy First
Your data is yours. Nothing you paste, convert, or format is ever sent to a server.Free Forever
Tools should be accessible to everyone - especially the ones that make our work faster and smarter.
This project isn't about chasing metrics or monetizing clicks - it's about building something useful, sustainable, and honest.
Where It's Going
DevUtils is always growing.
I still build new tools based on what I need in my daily work - and sometimes based on community suggestions.
If there's a format you often deal with, a conversion you wish was faster, or a tool you think belongs here - I'd love to hear from you.
You can reach out or suggest ideas on GitHub profile.
This is a one-person project, but it's open to everyone who shares the same spirit: developers helping developers.
A Personal Note
If you've used DevUtils, shared it, or sent feedback - thank you.
This project exists because people like you care about privacy-respecting software.
Every visit, every suggestion, and every small bit of encouragement helps keep it alive.
DevUtils might just be a set of tools - but for me, it's also a reminder that independent developers can still build meaningful things, even in a world dominated by big platforms and trackers.
Thanks for being part of that story.
- From the desk (and coffee cup) of a solo developer.