# DevTools-X: A Cross-Platform, Offline-First Developer Utilities Collection

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DevTools-X is an innovative, cross-platform collection of offline-first developer utilities, designed as a lightweight, non-Electron desktop application. Built with Tauri, React, and Rust, it offers over 40 modules in a compact 10MB package, providing a comprehensive alternative to platform-specific tools like DevUtils and DevToys.

GitHub: https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x
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## Summary

DevTools-X is an innovative, cross-platform collection of offline-first developer utilities, designed as a lightweight, non-Electron desktop application. Built with Tauri, React, and Rust, it offers over 40 modules in a compact 10MB package, providing a comprehensive alternative to platform-specific tools like DevUtils and DevToys.

## Topics

- developer-tools
- devtools
- devutils
- tauri
- typescript
- cross-platform
- productivity
- open-source

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## Content

## Introduction

DevTools-X is an innovative, cross-platform collection of offline-first developer utilities, designed as a lightweight, non-Electron desktop application. It aims to consolidate various essential developer tools into a single, compact application, offering a comprehensive alternative to platform-specific solutions like DevUtils (macOS) and DevToys (Windows). Built with the powerful Tauri framework, combining React for the UI and Rust for the backend, DevTools-X delivers a fast, secure, and small application, typically around 10MB. With over 40 modules and growing, it provides a rich set of functionalities for developers across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

## Installation

Getting started with DevTools-X is straightforward, whether you prefer prebuilt binaries or compiling the application yourself.

### Download Prebuilt Binaries

The project provides prebuilt binaries for all supported platforms via GitHub CI.
Head to the [Releases page](https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x/releases){:target="_blank"} and download the appropriate binary for your operating system.

**Note for macOS Users:**
Since the binaries are not yet signed, you might need to run the following command in your terminal to allow the application to run:

sh
xattr -r -c /Applications/devtools-x.app


### Compile Yourself

If you prefer to compile DevTools-X from source, ensure you have all the necessary Tauri prerequisites installed. You can find the detailed list of prerequisites on the [Tauri website](https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites){:target="_blank"}.

Once prerequisites are met, clone the repository, navigate to the project directory in your terminal, and run:

sh
yarn tauri build


## Examples

DevTools-X boasts a wide array of utilities, currently featuring over 40 modules. Here are a few examples of the powerful tools available:

*   **Basic REST client**: Test your APIs directly from the app.
*   **Code format/minify tools**: Format or minify various code types for readability or optimization.
*   **Image compressor/convertor with preview**: Optimize images with ease, supporting various formats and offering a live preview.
*   **Programming scratchpad with many languages support**: Experiment with code snippets in multiple programming languages.
*   **JSON formatter/minify**: Beautify or compress JSON data.
*   **Markdown edit/preview**: Write and preview Markdown documents side-by-side.
*   **Regex Tester**: Develop and test regular expressions.
*   **UUID generator**: Quickly generate universally unique identifiers.

For a short video demo on every feature, check out the [features.md](https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x/blob/master/features.md){:target="_blank"} file in the repository.

## Why Use DevTools-X?

DevTools-X stands out as a compelling choice for developers due to several key advantages:

*   **Cross-Platform Compatibility**: Unlike many alternatives, DevTools-X runs seamlessly on Linux, macOS, and Windows, providing a consistent experience across different environments.
*   **Lightweight and Efficient**: By leveraging Tauri, React, and Rust, it avoids the overhead of Electron, resulting in a significantly smaller application size (around 10MB) and better performance.
*   **Offline-First Design**: All utilities are designed to work offline, ensuring productivity even without an internet connection.
*   **Comprehensive Toolset**: With a constantly growing collection of over 40 modules, it covers a broad spectrum of development needs, from API testing to code formatting and image manipulation.
*   **Integrated Monaco Editor**: Many tools benefit from the powerful `monaco-editor`, the same editor used by VS Code, offering advanced editing features and syntax highlighting.
*   **Open Source**: The project is open source under the MIT License, encouraging community contributions and transparency.

## Links

*   **GitHub Repository**: [fosslife/devtools-x](https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x){:target="_blank"}
*   **Releases Page**: [Download Binaries](https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x/releases){:target="_blank"}
*   **Tauri Prerequisites**: [Get Started with Tauri](https://tauri.app/v1/guides/getting-started/prerequisites){:target="_blank"}
*   **Features Demo**: [Explore All Features](https://github.com/fosslife/devtools-x/blob/master/features.md){:target="_blank"}