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Solo Creator Builds Privacy-First, Client-Side Utility Site in 60 Days Using AI Tools

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A computer operator with no web development background built a free, privacy-first utility website called fyxdata.co.in entirely without uploading user data to any server. Frustrated by the privacy risks of third-party online tools in his daily work with sensitive Excel and PDF files, he developed the site solo over 60 days using free-tier AI coding assistants. The platform offers tools including an Excel/CSV data cleaner, a PDF toolkit, a browser-based BI dashboard, and PDF-to-Word converters, all running client-side with no sign-up required. Development was challenging due to daily usage limits on free AI tools, which repeatedly interrupted coding mid-task and required careful prompt engineering to resume progress. The creator acknowledges the site's client-side code obfuscation is not foolproof security, but serves as a basic deterrent while he continues adding new features.

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