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Developer Tools

Developer tools should answer a real question quickly: what broke, what changed, or what should ship next.

Editorial note

We value practical references, debugging helpers, formatters, inspectors, and deployment aids over novelty.

What we look for

Clear docs, stable behavior, and no unnecessary account wall for basic use.

Best for

engineers who want fewer surprises and faster feedback

Useful pages in this category should explain the job they solve quickly and link to a trustworthy destination.

Use it when

  • Inspect an API, repository, or build artifact before shipping a change.
  • Catch errors earlier by validating inputs, config, or output format.
  • Shorten the path from an uncertain issue to a readable answer.

Not a fit

It should not be used for novelty wrappers that hide the actual workflow or require a sales demo to explain the value.

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Practical tasks

What people actually do here

Inspect an API, repository, or build artifact before shipping a change.

Catch errors earlier by validating inputs, config, or output format.

Shorten the path from an uncertain issue to a readable answer.

Related categories

Start with the category that matches the task, then move sideways if the use case is broader.

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Approved sites

A few practical picks

These are approved because they solve a concrete problem, explain themselves clearly, and are useful without requiring a long sales pitch.

Score 92

Can I Use

Developer Tools

Quick browser support checks for web platform features.

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Score 75

Archive.org

Developer Tools

Internet archive and free books

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Score 75

AlternativeTo

Developer Tools

Find alternatives to software

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Score 75

Fast.com

Developer Tools

Check internet speed

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Score 75

VirusTotal

Developer Tools

Scan files for malware

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Score 75

10MinuteMail

Developer Tools

Disposable email address

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