txordy a day ago

Hey HN,

I built ExtraTools.dev, a collection of privacy-first developer tools that run entirely in the browser—no data is ever sent to a server.

I was frustrated with most online dev tools requiring data to be uploaded, even for simple tasks like Base64 encoding, JSON validation, or JWT decoding. So I made a set of tools that developers can use without worrying about privacy or server-side processing.

What’s available so far? Base64 Encoder/Decoder JSON Beautifier & Validator JWT Decoder File Extractor (convert files to binary/Base64)

Why I built this? Many online dev tools track users, show ads, or require unnecessary data transfers. I wanted something fast, lightweight, and privacy-friendly. Everything runs 100% client-side—no tracking, no logs, no third-party scripts. Would love to hear your thoughts! What other privacy-focused dev tools would be useful?

Try it here: ExtraTools.dev

Looking forward to feedback!