IT Tools

IT Tools bundles over 60 developer utilities into a single clean interface. Base64 encoder, JWT decoder, UUID generator, MD5/SHA hash tools, color format converter, regex tester, YAML-to-JSON converter, cron expression explainer, number base converter, text diff tool — the kind of utilities developers reach for dozens of times a week, usually by opening a new browser tab and landing on an ad-laden site that probably logs your input.

Self-hosting gives your team one internal URL to bookmark instead of a collection of scattered single-purpose tools. Everything runs client-side, so no data leaves your server. That matters when the content is a JWT containing session information, a private API key you need to inspect, or a credential you are converting between formats. Sending those through a random web tool is a common and unnecessary risk.

The interface is well-designed. Tools are categorised and searchable, so finding the right utility takes seconds rather than remembering which URL you last used. The UI loads fast and works on mobile if you need to use it from a phone.

The depth of each individual tool is intentionally limited to the common case. The Base64 encoder handles standard encoding. The JWT decoder shows the header and payload. The regex tester tests basic patterns. If you need the full power of CyberChef’s pipeline-style transformations or a professional-grade regex debugger, IT Tools is not that. For the 95% of developer utility needs that are simple and fast, it handles them without friction.

IT Tools: Pros & Cons