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Kayston’s Forge is a fully static application that runs entirely in your browser. No traditional installation is required—just visit the hosted URL.

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Accessing Kayston’s Forge

Kayston’s Forge is hosted as a static site on Vercel and accessible from any modern web browser.
1

Open your browser

Kayston’s Forge works in all modern browsers:
  • Chrome / Chromium (recommended)
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge
JavaScript must be enabled. All processing runs client-side.
2

Navigate to the hosted URL

Visit the Kayston’s Forge URL in your browser. The application loads instantly as a static site with no backend dependencies.
Bookmark the URL for quick access. You can also add it to your browser’s home screen or bookmarks bar.
3

Start using tools immediately

No account creation, login, or configuration required. The app opens with the default tool (JSON Format/Validate) ready to use.All 51 tools are available from the sidebar or command palette (Cmd/Ctrl + K).

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Installing as a PWA

Kayston’s Forge includes a PWA manifest and service worker, enabling offline access after the first load.
Benefits of PWA installation:
  • Offline access to all 51 tools
  • Faster load times (cached assets)
  • Native app-like experience
  • Desktop/home screen icon

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Chrome / Edge (Desktop)

1

Visit Kayston's Forge

Open the application in Chrome or Edge.
2

Install the PWA

Click the install icon (⊕ or computer icon) in the address bar, or:
  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right
  2. Select “Install Kayston’s Forge…” or “Apps” → “Install this site as an app”
  3. Confirm the installation in the dialog
3

Launch the app

The PWA opens in a standalone window without browser UI. Access it from:
  • Windows: Start menu or desktop shortcut
  • macOS: Applications folder or Launchpad
  • Linux: Application menu

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Safari (macOS / iOS)

1

Open in Safari

Visit Kayston’s Forge in Safari (desktop or iOS).
2

Add to home screen or dock

macOS:
  1. Click File → Add to Dock
  2. The app appears in your Dock with a custom icon
iOS:
  1. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
  2. Select “Add to Home Screen”
  3. Tap “Add” in the top-right
3

Launch the app

  • macOS: Click the Dock icon
  • iOS: Tap the home screen icon

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Firefox (Desktop)

1

Visit Kayston's Forge

Open the application in Firefox.
2

Install the PWA

Click the install icon (⊕) in the address bar, or:
  1. Click the three-line menu (≡) in the top-right
  2. Select “Install” or “Page Actions → Install site”
  3. Confirm the installation
3

Launch the app

Access the installed app from your system’s application menu or desktop shortcut.

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Android (Chrome / Firefox)

1

Open in mobile browser

Visit Kayston’s Forge in Chrome or Firefox on Android.
2

Install prompt

A banner prompts you to “Add Kayston’s Forge to Home screen.” Tap “Install” or “Add.”If the banner doesn’t appear:
  1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮)
  2. Select “Install app” or “Add to Home screen”
3

Launch the app

Tap the home screen icon to open Kayston’s Forge in standalone mode.

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Offline Usage

Once installed as a PWA, Kayston’s Forge works offline:

All 51 tools function without an internet connection after the initial load. The service worker caches:
  • Application code (Next.js static export)
  • Tool processing logic
  • UI assets (icons, fonts, styles)
Some features require an internet connection:
  • Loading external images in Base64 Image Encode/Decode
  • Fetching remote resources in HTML Preview

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Data Storage

Kayston’s Forge stores data locally using two mechanisms:
StoragePurposeMax Size
IndexedDB (Dexie)Tool history (50 entries per tool), favorites, settings~50 MB (browser-dependent)
localStorageUI state (sidebar toggle, active tool, command palette)~5 MB
All data remains in your browser. Clearing browser data deletes tool history and settings.

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Uninstalling the PWA

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Chrome / Edge (Desktop)

  1. Right-click the PWA window’s title bar or taskbar icon
  2. Select “Uninstall” or “Remove from Chrome/Edge”
  3. Confirm the uninstallation

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Safari (macOS)

  1. Right-click the Dock icon
  2. Select “Options → Remove from Dock”

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Mobile (iOS / Android)

  1. Long-press the home screen icon
  2. Select “Remove App” or “Uninstall”

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Running Locally (Developers)

Developers can run Kayston’s Forge locally: 
git clone <repository-url>
cd kaystons-forge
npm install
The static export (out/ directory) can be served from any static host: Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, S3, or a local HTTP server.

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