Developer launches free browser-based toolset that keeps your files local

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A developer built Wrklyst, a free browser-based platform offering tools for PDFs, images, writing, developer utilities, and security tasks. The platform was created out of frustration with existing services like SmallPDF that upload user files to remote servers. Wrklyst processes everything locally using WebAssembly, meaning files never leave the user's device. No account registration, file uploads, or payments are required to use any of the tools. The project is in early development, with new tools being added regularly, and is accessible at wrklyst.com.

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