Free Online Developer Tools — JSON, Regex, JWT & More

Format JSON, test regex, decode JWTs, generate UUIDs, and run daily dev tasks in your browser. Tokens and payloads never leave your device.

58 Free Developer Tools
No install neededRuns in your browserWorks on any device

58 Available Tools

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.env Parser

Free .env file parser — paste any .env file and extract all environment variables as structured JSON or YAML. Useful for config migration and debugging. No signup needed.

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API Key Generator

Generate cryptographically secure random API keys in hex, base64, or alphanumeric format — instantly in your browser with no upload, no signup.

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API Mock Generator

Free API mock generator — create realistic mock API responses with custom status codes, response headers, and JSON body. Perfect for frontend development and testing. No signup.

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Base Converter

Free number base converter — convert between binary (base 2), octal (base 8), decimal (base 10), hexadecimal (base 16), and text in real time. No signup required.

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Base64 Encoder & Decoder

Free Base64 encoder and decoder — encode any text or data to Base64 and decode Base64 strings back to readable text. Supports URL-safe Base64 variant. No signup needed.

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Browser Info

Free browser info tool — instantly see your browser name, version, OS, screen resolution, viewport size, device pixel ratio, and user agent string. No signup needed.

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Code Minifier & Beautifier

Free code minifier and beautifier — minify JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for production or beautify minified code for readability. Supports ES6+ and modern CSS syntax. No signup.

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Color Picker

Free online color picker — choose any color and instantly get HEX, RGB, HSL, HSB, and CMYK values. Copy color codes for CSS, design tools, and development. No signup.

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CORS Header Generator

Free CORS header generator — configure Access-Control-Allow-Origin, methods, headers, and credentials. Preview the full CORS response header block instantly. No signup.

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Cron Expression Generator

Build and parse five-field cron expressions with human-readable descriptions and next-run previews.

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Cron Parser

Free cron parser — paste any cron expression and get a plain-English description of when it runs, plus the next 10 scheduled execution times. No signup required.

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Cron Tester

Free cron expression tester — validate cron syntax and preview the next scheduled run times in your timezone. Catch errors before deploying to production. No signup.

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Crontab Generator

Free crontab generator — build cron schedule expressions for Linux servers, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Supports all 5-field and 6-field cron formats. No signup.

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CSS Formatter

Format CSS with consistent indentation and line breaks. Local beautification for readable stylesheets and git diffs.

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cURL to Fetch Converter

Free cURL to fetch converter — paste any cURL command and instantly get the equivalent JavaScript fetch() code with all headers, methods, and body included. No signup needed.

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Domain Extractor — Extract Domains from URLs, Emails & Text

Paste logs, email lists, or mixed text and extract clean, deduplicated domain names instantly. Supports URLs, emails, markdown, and bare hostnames. CSV/JSON export. 100% browser-based.

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Extract Domain from Email

Free email domain extractor — paste a list of email addresses and instantly extract the unique domain names with deduplication and normalization. No signup required.

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Extract Domain from URL

Free URL domain extractor — paste a list of URLs and instantly extract the root domain from each. Normalizes www, strips paths and query strings. No signup needed.

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Extract Domains from Plain Text

Paste notes or chat exports and get deduplicated website names (example.com). Copy or .txt download. No upload—runs in your browser.

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Git Commit Generator

Free Git commit message generator — build Conventional Commits (feat, fix, chore, docs, refactor) with scope, breaking change flag, and body. Copy the formatted message instantly. No signup.

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GraphQL Formatter

Free GraphQL formatter — paste queries, mutations, or schema definitions and instantly get properly indented, beautified output with syntax validation. Perfect for debugging. No signup.

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Hash Generator

Compute MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and other digests from text locally. One-way hashing for checksums—not password storage.

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HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder

Free HTML entity encoder — convert special characters (&, <, >, ", ') to HTML entities and decode them back to text. Prevents XSS injection in HTML templates. Browser-based. No signup.

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HTML Formatter

Beautify minified or messy HTML with consistent indentation. Local formatting for templates and CMS markup—not server upload.

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HTTP Cookie Parser — Parse, Decode & Build Cookie Strings

Paste any HTTP Cookie header, Set-Cookie header, or curl command to extract name, value, domain, path, expiry, Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite flags. Build and export cookies too. No signup.

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HTTP Header Generator

Free HTTP header generator — build Content-Type, Cache-Control, CORS, Authorization, and security headers with correct syntax. Copy for NGINX, Apache, or API responses. No signup.

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IP Converter

Free IP address converter — convert IPv4 addresses between dotted decimal, binary, hexadecimal, and 32-bit integer formats. Useful for networking and subnetting. No signup.

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JSON Diff Tool

Free JSON diff tool — compare two JSON objects side by side and instantly highlight added, removed, and changed keys. Ideal for debugging API responses and config changes.

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JSON Formatter

Free JSON formatter — paste minified or messy JSON and instantly get beautified, indented output with syntax highlighting and error detection. Browser-based, no server upload.

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JSON Path Finder

Free JSON path finder — click any value in a formatted JSON tree to instantly copy its JSONPath expression. Ideal for navigating deep API payloads and config files. No signup.

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JSON Schema Generator

Free JSON Schema generator — paste sample JSON and instantly generate a JSON Schema Draft-7 with inferred types, required fields, and nested object definitions. No signup.

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JSON Validator

Validate JSON syntax and find errors instantly. Get clear error messages with line and column details.

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JWT Encoder / Decoder

Decode and inspect JWT tokens online — view the header, payload, and claims. Verify HS256/HS384/HS512 signatures against a secret key. Browser-based, no data transmitted.

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JWT Generator

Create and sign JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) online with HS256, HS384, or HS512. Enter header, payload, and secret to generate a signed JWT instantly — fully browser-based.

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LocalStorage Viewer & Inspector

Inspect, search, edit, and export LocalStorage data with JSON formatting tools. Runs entirely in your browser — no data transmitted.

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Markdown Editor

Free online Markdown editor — write Markdown with syntax highlighting and see the rendered HTML preview in real time. Export as HTML or copy formatted output. No signup required.

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QR Code Generator

Free QR code generator — create scannable QR codes from URLs, plain text, email, phone numbers, or Wi-Fi credentials. Download as PNG or SVG. No signup, no limits, fully browser-based.

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Query String Parser

Free query string parser — paste any URL query string and instantly extract all parameter key-value pairs into a readable JSON or table format. Handles URL encoding. No signup required.

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Random Number Generator

Free random number generator — set a custom min and max range, choose quantity, and generate cryptographically random integers or decimals. Copy results instantly. No signup required.

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Regex Tester

Test regular expressions with match highlighting and flags. Browser-based pattern debugging—no upload.

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Screen Resolution Checker

Free screen resolution checker — instantly see your screen resolution, viewport size, device pixel ratio (DPR), and current CSS breakpoint. Useful for responsive design testing. No signup.

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Semver Calculator

Free semver calculator — compare two version strings, bump major, minor, or patch components, and sort version lists following SemVer 2.0 rules. Essential for npm, Cargo, and API release management. No signup.

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Semver Checker

Free semver range checker — test whether a version string (e.g. 2.3.1) satisfies a range expression (^2.0.0, >=1.5.0 <3.0.0, ~2.3.x) following npm / SemVer 2.0 rules. Useful before upgrading package dependencies. No signup.

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Semver Tester

Free SemVer format validator — check whether a version string follows Semantic Versioning 2.0 (major.minor.patch with optional pre-release and build metadata). Catches leading zeros, missing patch components, and invalid identifiers instantly. No signup.

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Session Storage Viewer

Free sessionStorage viewer — inspect, add, edit, and delete sessionStorage key-value pairs in your browser. Useful for debugging web apps and testing session data. No signup.

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SQL Formatter

Format SQL with indented clauses and keyword casing. Dialect-aware beautification runs locally—not on a server.

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SQL Query Builder

Free visual SQL query builder — select table, columns, WHERE conditions, JOIN type, and ORDER BY using a form and get the generated SELECT query instantly. No signup required.

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String Escaper

Free string escaper — escape or unescape strings for JavaScript, HTML, JSON, regex, and URL contexts with one click. Handles backslashes, quotes, newlines, and special characters. No signup.

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Text Diff Tool

Compare two plain-text inputs line by line and highlight changes. Local diff for logs and copy—not JSON structure.

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Text to Binary Converter

Free text to binary converter — encode any text to 8-bit binary (0s and 1s) and decode binary back to text. Supports ASCII and UTF-8 encoding. Instant, browser-based, no signup.

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Text to Hex Converter

Free text to hex converter — encode text to hexadecimal format and decode hex strings back to readable text. Supports ASCII and Unicode. Uppercase/lowercase option. No signup.

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TOML Formatter

Format and validate TOML config files like Cargo.toml and pyproject.toml instantly in your browser. Syntax highlighting, error detection, no upload required.

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URL Builder

Free URL builder — add a base URL, append query parameters, auto-encode values, and copy the complete URL string. Perfect for API testing, UTM links, and affiliate tracking. No signup.

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URL Encoder & Decoder

Encode or decode URLs and query parameters instantly. Fix malformed links and handle special characters easily.

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URL Parser

Free URL parser — break any URL into scheme, host, port, path, query parameters, and fragment in one click. Inspect and debug URLs from API responses and web apps. No signup.

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User Agent Parser

Free user agent parser — paste any UA string and instantly identify the browser, version, operating system, device type, and rendering engine. No signup required.

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UUID Generator

Generate RFC 4122 UUIDs (v1, v4, v5) in the browser with crypto.getRandomValues—bulk up to 100 IDs.

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YAML Formatter & Validator

Free YAML formatter and validator — paste YAML to fix indentation, validate syntax, and detect errors instantly. Supports YAML 1.2. Perfect for Docker Compose and Kubernetes manifests. No signup.

Free developer tools format JSON, test regex, decode JWTs, generate UUIDs and API keys, and convert timestamps—all locally in your browser with no server upload.

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By Muhammad Abdullah Rauf · Founder, EverydayTools.proUpdated 2026

What are browser-based developer tools?

Browser-based developer tools format, validate, decode, and generate dev data—JSON, regex, JWT, UUID, timestamps, Base64—instantly without installing software or uploading payloads to a server.

Developer tools solve small, repetitive tasks during debugging, code review, and API work: prettify a minified JSON response, test a regex before shipping it, decode a JWT to check expiry, or generate UUIDs for seed data.

EverydayTools runs these utilities in your browser with JavaScript. Tokens, API keys, and payloads are processed locally—they are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers. Copy results straight into your IDE, PR, or incident notes.

This hub groups JSON, regex, JWT, encoding, URL, cron, and hash tools so you can pick the right utility in one place.

Validate JSON first, then format; decode JWTs for inspection only (signature not verified); prefer local tools for production tokens.

Quick answers

Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.

Are developer tools private?

Yes. Processing runs in your browser. JWTs, JSON, and keys are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers for supported tools.

What is a Unix timestamp?

Seconds (10 digits) or milliseconds (13 digits) since 1970-01-01 UTC. Use the Timestamp Converter—confirm which length your API uses.

Should I format or validate JSON first?

Validate first when the source might be invalid. Then format for readability.

What does ^ mean in package.json?

Caret (^) allows updates that do not change the leftmost non-zero semver digit. Use the Semantic Version Calculator to test ranges.

How to use Free Online Developer Tools — JSON, Regex, JWT & More

  1. Pick a tool

    Choose JSON, regex, JWT, UUID, timestamp, Base64, URL, cron, or hash from the grid.

  2. Paste your input

    Drop payloads, tokens, patterns, or text into the tool—no account required.

  3. Review the output

    Check formatted JSON, validation errors, decoded claims, or generated values.

  4. Copy into your workflow

    Paste into your IDE, PR comment, config, or runbook.

Who uses Free Online Developer Tools — JSON, Regex, JWT & More?

Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.

Debugging APIs

Format JSON, validate payloads, and inspect tokens when endpoints fail.

On-call incident response

Decode JWTs and convert timestamps quickly under pressure.

Code reviews and documentation

Beautify JSON, SQL, or CSS for readable PRs and docs.

Test data generation

UUIDs, API keys, hashes, and cron expressions for fixtures.

Workflow guides

Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.

Free Online Developer Tools — JSON, Regex, JWT & More examples

Format a minified JSON API response

Input

{"ok":true,"user":{"id":123}}

Output

Indented JSON with syntax highlighting

Spot structure and syntax issues faster than reading one long line.

Decode a JWT to check expiry

Input

eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9....

Output

Header + payload with exp/iat as readable dates

Debug auth without a script—verify signature in your backend separately.

Test a regex on sample input

Input

Pattern + test string

Output

Live match highlighting and capture groups

Iterate on patterns before adding them to production code.

Methodology

Tools apply deterministic transforms (format, encode, decode), validation (JSON syntax), and CSPRNG generation where applicable. JWT decode is inspection-only.

Reference tables

Which developer tool should I use?

Match your task to the tool on this hub.

ToolBest forUse when…
JSON FormatterReadable JSONMinified API or log output
JSON ValidatorSyntax checkFind exact error line before format
JSON DiffTwo-object compareDev vs staging API responses
JWT DecoderClaims inspectionCheck exp, roles—no sig verify
Regex TesterLive JS regexEmail, URL, log extraction patterns
Timestamp ConverterUnix ↔ dateJWT exp, logs, created_at fields
UUID GeneratorRFC 4122 IDsDB keys, test fixtures
Base64 EncoderText ↔ binaryHeaders, embedded payloads

EverydayTools vs DevTools vs IDE extensions

TaskBest choiceWhy
Paste JWT from header mid-reviewJWT Decoder (local)No console; works on any machine
Format JSON in PR commentJSON FormatterPaste-and-go highlighting
Debug live page JS/DOMBrowser DevToolsNeeds running app context
Project-wide Prettier formatVS Code + PrettierRepo config and git integration

Common mistakes to avoid

Pasting production JWTs, API keys, or customer data into cloud converter sites

Third-party upload tools process files on remote servers. Use browser-local tools on this hub for inspection—tokens and payloads stay in memory on your device. Still treat production secrets carefully; local does not mean zero risk on shared machines.

Assuming a decoded JWT is authentic because it looks valid

JWT Decoder shows header and payload only—it does not verify the signature. An attacker can forge a payload. Your backend must validate with the correct secret or public key and algorithm before trusting claims.

Formatting invalid JSON before validating syntax

Run JSON Validator first when the source might be broken (Slack paste, JS object literals, truncated API errors). Formatting invalid JSON hides the error line. Fix syntax, then use JSON Formatter for readability.

Using standard Base64 decode on JWT or URL tokens

JWTs and many URL-safe strings use Base64URL (+/ → -_, optional padding stripped). Decoding with the wrong alphabet corrupts the payload. Pick Base64URL mode or use the JWT Decoder for tokens.

Treating 10-digit and 13-digit Unix timestamps as the same

APIs store seconds (10 digits, e.g. 1746172800) or milliseconds (13 digits). Feeding seconds into a millisecond field shows a date in 1970. Check digit count before Timestamp Converter—JWT exp is usually seconds.

Writing a regex in code without testing on real edge-case input

Regex Tester uses JavaScript’s engine—the same as Node and Chrome. Test empty strings, Unicode, newlines, and multiple matches with the g flag before shipping. PCRE or RE2 in other languages behave differently.

Confusing profit margin with markup when pricing

50% markup on cost is not 50% margin. Margin = (price − cost) ÷ price; markup = (price − cost) ÷ cost. Use Profit Margin Calculator when setting prices, not mental math from markup alone.

Comparing two JSON blobs without formatting both sides

Whitespace and key order make raw diffs noisy. Format each payload with JSON Formatter (after validation), then use JSON Diff. Otherwise you chase spacing changes instead of real data changes.

Encoding an entire URL with encodeURIComponent

That encodes slashes and colons and breaks the URL. Encode individual query values only; use encodeURI for a full URL when appropriate. Double-encoding (%2520) happens when you encode already-encoded strings.

Using MD5 or SHA-1 for new security-sensitive checksums

Hash Generator supports legacy algorithms, but new designs should use SHA-256 or SHA-512 for integrity. MD5/SHA-1 remain acceptable only for non-security compatibility (old cache keys, legacy APIs).

Generating production API keys only in the browser for long-term use

Browser-generated keys are fine for dev fixtures and quick tests (crypto.getRandomValues). Production secrets should be issued by your server’s CSPRNG and rotation policy—not copied from a one-off generator tab.

Troubleshooting

JSON validator says invalid

Likely cause: Trailing commas, single quotes, or unquoted keys.

Fix: Use strict JSON—double-quoted keys and strings, no trailing commas.

JWT payload unreadable

Likely cause: Encrypted token (JWE) or not a three-part JWT.

Fix: Confirm header.payload.signature shape; decrypt JWE in your auth stack.

Regex works here but fails in code

Likely cause: Different regex engines or flags.

Fix: Match engine (JS vs PCRE) and flags to your runtime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these developer tools free?

Yes—free with no signup and no usage limits on this hub.

Is my input uploaded to a server?

No. Tools run in your browser; payloads stay on your device.

Can I safely decode a JWT here?

Yes for debugging inspection. Decoding does not verify the signature—treat claims as untrusted until your backend validates.

What's the difference between Base64 and Base64URL?

Base64URL is URL-safe (+/ → -_) and used in JWTs. Pick the decoder matching your data.

Why does JSON fail validation but work in JavaScript?

JS allows trailing commas and single quotes; strict JSON does not.

Which UUID version should I use?

UUID v4 (random) for most IDs. v1 or v5 only when you need those properties.

How do I convert a Unix timestamp to a date?

Use Timestamp Converter—check 10-digit seconds vs 13-digit milliseconds.

JSON Formatter vs JSON Validator?

Validator finds syntax errors; Formatter prettifies valid JSON. Validate first when unsure.

Do these tools work on mobile?

Yes in modern mobile browsers—best for quick inspection; desktop for long payloads.

What hash algorithm for checksums?

SHA-256 or SHA-512 for integrity; MD5/SHA-1 only for legacy non-security checks.

Privacy, accuracy, and trust

Privacy

Developer tools on this hub process input locally in your browser—tokens, keys, and payloads are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.

Accuracy

Formatting and decoding follow standard specs (JSON, JWT/Base64URL, UUID). JWT decode does not verify signatures.

For security-critical work, follow your organization's policies; verify tokens and secrets in production tooling.

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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-20.