It Tools
IT Tools is an open-source collection of handy online utilities aimed at developers, emphasizing a clean and modern user experience. It consolidates a wide range of frequently needed tools—such as converters, encoders, formatters, and generators—into a single, easy-to-use web application. The project is built with Vue.js and TypeScript, offering a responsive interface with dark mode and keyboard shortcuts. It can be accessed through a public instance at it-tools.tech or self-hosted on your own infrastructure using Docker or static file hosting, giving users full control over their data and privacy. As an open-source project under the MIT license, IT Tools encourages community contributions and is actively maintained. Its modular architecture makes it easy to extend with new tools, and it has gained popularity among developers for its convenience and aesthetic appeal.
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Pricing
- Open Source
Problem solved
IT Tools addresses the need for quick, reliable, and ad-free access to common developer utilities without installing multiple desktop applications or visiting cluttered websites. It provides a centralized, privacy-friendly solution that works entirely in the browser and can be self-hosted for enhanced security.
Use cases
- Format and validate JSON data
- Encode or decode Base64 strings
- Generate UUIDs and random strings
- Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates
- Hash strings using MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.
- Inspect and decode JWT tokens
- Generate QR codes from text or URLs
Audience
- Developers
- Hobbyists
- Data Scientists
- ML Engineers
Pros
- Modern and intuitive user interface
- Wide variety of built-in tools
- Fully open source and self-hostable
- No ads, tracking, or external dependencies
- Active community and regular updates
Cons
- Requires technical knowledge to self-host
- No native offline support (browser-based)
- Some tools may lack advanced options compared to specialized software
- Limited mobile optimization for certain tools
Official website: https://github.com/CorentinTh/it-tools
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/it-tools