Developer launches free ad-free toolbox site with 15+ utilities, no sign-up needed

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A developer has launched Toolbox Site, a free, browser-based platform offering over 15 developer and everyday utilities in one place. The site includes tools such as a JSON formatter, Base64 encoder, UUID generator, image compressor, and QR code generator, among others. All processing occurs locally in the browser, meaning no files or data are uploaded to external servers. Built using Vue 3, TypeScript, Vite, and Tailwind CSS, the platform requires no account creation and displays no advertisements. The developer plans to expand the toolset based on user feedback, with additions like a CSV parser, SQL formatter, and color palette generator under consideration.

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