Developer launches UsefulAtlas: free, client-side tools for coding and local AI hardware

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A developer has launched UsefulAtlas, a browser-based collection of tools designed to run entirely client-side without sending user data to external servers. The platform includes common coding utilities such as a JSON formatter, Base64 encoder, UUID generator, and JWT inspector. It also features AI-focused calculators to help users determine whether a model fits their GPU and RAM, estimate power supply needs, and compare local versus cloud deployment costs. No account is required, and tools like image conversion and PDF processing never upload files externally. The developer is actively expanding the platform and is seeking feedback from users who run local AI models or prefer privacy-focused utilities.

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