DevRef
Privacy-first, ad-free developer tools & cheatsheets
DevRef launched on January 6, 2026 with 5 votes, #3,400 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Stop Googling for "JSON formatter" and landing on ad-riddled sites. DevRef is a curated collection of essential developer tools (JSON, Diff, Base64, SQL) and cheatsheets (Linux, HTTP). ✨ Why developers love it: 🔒 Privacy-First: All data processing happens locally in your browser. No server uploads. ⚡️ Blazing Fast: Built with Next.js, no bloat. 🎨 Beautiful UI: Clean, distraction-free interface with Dark Mode. 🤖 AI-Curated Daily News: Stay updated without the noise.
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