Welcome to TryDevUtils
TryDevUtils is a clean, privacy-focused collection of 21 essential developer utilities designed to make your daily development workflow faster and more efficient. All processing happens locally in your browser—no data ever leaves your machine.Web app
Use instantly in your browser with no installation required
Desktop app
Native apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux with offline support
Chrome extension
Access utilities directly from your browser toolbar
Why TryDevUtils?
Most developer utilities websites are bloated with ads, trackers, and unnecessary scripts. TryDevUtils delivers essential tools in a clean, distraction-free interface with a focus on privacy and performance.Privacy first
All processing happens locally. No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. Only localStorage for your preferences.
Lightning fast
Blazing-fast performance with instant results. Built with React and optimized for speed.
Keyboard-driven
Powerful keyboard shortcuts including command palette (⌘K), quick search (/), and utility-specific shortcuts.
Open source
Fully open source and MIT licensed. View, audit, and contribute on GitHub.
Available utilities
TryDevUtils provides 21 developer utilities organized into six categories:Encoding & Decoding
Base64 Converter
Encode and decode Base64 strings with support for text and binary data
URL Encoder/Decoder
Encode and decode URL strings for safe transmission
Number Base Converter
Convert between binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal formats
Zlib Compressor
Compress and decompress data using zlib with Base64 encoding
Colour Converter
Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL, and other color formats
Formatting & Validation
JSON Toolbox
Format, validate, diff, generate schema, convert, and query JSON data
YAML Validator
Validate and convert YAML documents to JSON
SQL Formatter
Format SQL queries for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and PL/SQL
Markdown Preview
Live preview of markdown with GitHub-flavored syntax support
Cron Parser
Parse and explain cron expressions in human-readable format
RegExp Tester
Test and debug regular expressions with real-time matching
Generators
UUID Generator
Generate, validate, and decode UUIDs (v1, v3, v4, v5, v6, v7)
Hash Generator
Generate MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA512, and Bcrypt hashes
Key Pair Generator
Generate RSA, Ed25519, and ECDSA key pairs for SSL and SSH
Timestamp Converter
Convert Unix timestamps to dates, calculate differences, and more
Text & Diff
String Analyser
Analyse text statistics and convert between different cases
Text Diff
Compare texts and visualize differences side-by-side
Security & Crypto
JWT Decoder
Decode, encode, and validate JSON Web Tokens
SSL Certificate Decoder
Decode and inspect X.509 SSL certificates
Reference
HTTP Status Codes
Quick reference for HTTP status codes and their meanings
MIME Type Lookup
Convert between file extensions and MIME types
Key features
Command palette
Access any utility instantly with the command palette. Press⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) to open it, or simply press / from the homepage. Start typing to search across all 21 utilities.
Keyboard shortcuts
TryDevUtils is built for keyboard-driven workflows:⌘Kor/- Open command palette?- Show all keyboard shortcutsEsc- Return to homepage or close dialogs⌘Enter- Execute/format/convert in any utility⌘Shift+C- Copy output to clipboard⌘L- Clear all inputs
? anywhere in the app to see the complete list of shortcuts.
Favorites system
Mark your most-used utilities as favorites by clicking the heart icon on any utility card. Your favorites appear at the top of the homepage for quick access.Favorites are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and never leave your machine.
Multi-platform support
Choose the platform that works best for you:- Web app: Instant access from any modern browser
- Desktop app: Native performance with offline support for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Chrome extension: Quick access from your browser toolbar
Privacy guarantee
TryDevUtils is built with privacy as a core principle:Local processing
All computations happen entirely in your browser. Your data never touches our servers.
No tracking
Zero analytics, tracking scripts, or telemetry. We don’t know what you use or how you use it.
No third parties
No external fonts, CDNs, or third-party services. Everything is self-contained.
Open source
Full source code is available on GitHub for audit and verification.
Getting started
Ready to try TryDevUtils? Head over to the Quickstart guide to get started with your first utility.Quickstart guide
Learn how to access TryDevUtils and use your first utility in under 2 minutes