Editor's Review
DevToys cuts out all messy online dev tools I used to jump between, packing dozens of offline utilities inside one open-source Windows app. Its clipboard smart detection auto picks matching functions for copied data, and the tiny floating overlay stays pinned above other windows while coding. It handles formatting, encoding, hash generation and image tweaks, perfect for front-end, backend developers and designers who want streamlined local workflow tools.
What' s new ？
# 1.013.0 (7/25/2023) Password Generator tool! General improvements to JWT Encoder / Decoder Show X.509 extensions in Certificate Encoder / Decoder CRON Parser shows description of the CRON expression Text Inspector can now sort lines Many tool\'s output can now be expanded Many translations improved Many bug fixes in JWT Encoder / Decoder # 1.0.12.0 (5/29/2023) Added SSL Certificate Decoder tool! Selected options are displayed in RegEx Tester Clear Payload when empty JWT provided Fixed a bug with operators in SQL Formatter # 1.0.11.0 (4/7/2023) XML Validator can now detect inconsistent XML namespace references UI tweaks in JWT Encoder / Decoder SQL Formatter issue with VALUES URL Encoder / Decoder was encoding new lines incorrectly DevToys won\'t appear as a file picker anymore # 1.0.10.0 (9/20/2022) JWT Decoder can now also Encode Regex Tester shows matching groups Better handling of brackets in SQL Formatter Smart Detection now prioritizes favorite tools Fixed JSON Formatter wasn\'t sorting arrays Fixed JSON Formatter was failing to parse an empty array Fixed wrong highlighting in Regex Tester # 1.0.9.0 (7/20/2022) CRON Parser tool! XML Validator tool! Color Picker & Contrast tool! Added and updated many translations New option in JSON Formatter, Hash Generator and Settings Consistent font everywhere Start-up performance Inconsistencies in YAML to JSON Converter and JSON Formatter
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DevToys Official Introduction
DevToys is a free open-source all-in-one toolkit for Windows developers,
known as a developer’s "digital Swiss Army knife". It integrates dozens of
offline local tools to finish daily development tasks without relying on online
web tools. It features smart clipboard detection, compact overlay floating
window, multi-instance running, and a clean native Windows UI, covering
encoding, formatting, conversion, text comparison, image processing and other
common dev operations.
Core Features
Mass Built-in Offline Development Tools
All functions run locally offline, no network required. Tool categories include:
Converters: JSON/YAML mutual convert, number base conversion, timestamp & CRON parser
Encoders/Decoders: Base64, URL, HTML, JWT, GZip encode/decode
Formatters: Pretty-print JSON, SQL, XML messy code
Generators: MD5/SHA hash, UUID, Lorem Ipsum dummy text, file checksum
Text toolkit: Text diff comparer, regex tester, case converter, Markdown preview
Graphic toolkit: Image compression, color picker, color blindness simulator, image format conversion
Smart Clipboard Auto Detection
Automatically identify copied clipboard content and jump to the matching processing tool with one click, cutting down manual tool switching time.
Compact Overlay Floating Mode
Shrink the window to a small overlay pinned above all other windows, for quick lookup and processing while coding without switching tabs frequently. Multiple DevToys windows can launch simultaneously for parallel work.
Native Lightweight Windows Experience
Clean dark/light mode UI, smooth performance with low resource consumption, all operations complete locally to protect sensitive code data from leakage through third-party websites.
Usage Scenarios
Daily front-end, back-end and full-stack development work: data formatting, encryption verification, text difference comparison, picture compression, token decoding, format conversion, and quick code preview.
DevToys Tips
DevToys Review: The Ultimate All-In-One Developer Utility Tool
DevToys has quickly become a go-to all-in-one toolkit for developers, packing nearly every daily coding utility into a single lightweight app. While its feature set is incredibly practical, many users run into small hiccups with installation and proper usage. That’s why we’re focusing heavily on reliable installation methods and key usage notes to help you set up and use DevToys without unnecessary issues on Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.
First up, installation. DevToys offers multiple flexible setup options tailored to different operating systems, and each method is beginner-friendly, no complicated configuration required. The official Windows version has the most complete features, with three mainstream installation ways for users to pick based on their habits.
The simplest method for Windows users is installing via the Microsoft Store. Just search for DevToys directly in the store, and you’ll get the official stable version. Worth noting is the system requirement: your device needs to run Windows 10 build 1903 or any newer Windows version to support normal operation. This method auto-updates the app, which is super convenient for daily use.
If you prefer offline installation or don’t have access to the app store, grab the latest release file from DevToys’ official GitHub repository. After downloading, unzip the package and double-click the .msixbundle file to finish installation manually. This approach lets you lock in a specific app version and avoid automatic updates that might change your favorite features.
For power users who love command-line operations, the Chocolatey package manager is the best pick. Once Chocolatey is installed on your Windows device, just run the simple command “choco install devtoys” in PowerShell to complete one-click installation. Mac and Linux users can use Homebrew for similar quick setup, though these community cross-platform builds have minor functional differences compared to the official Windows version.
Beyond installation, there are several critical usage notes every developer should know to avoid errors and get the best experience. First, all DevToys operations run locally on your device. This is a huge plus for data security, but it also means none of your edited code, encoded files or generated data will sync to the cloud automatically. Always manually back up important content before closing the app.
Second, the smart clipboard detection feature is super handy but has small limitations. It only triggers automatically when you copy standard formatted code strings, timestamps or encoded content. Messy, incomplete or irregular text formats will fail to match the corresponding tool, so double-check your copied content if the app doesn’t respond as expected. Also, the CLI command mode works independently of the graphical interface, so you can’t view real-time visual edits when using terminal commands.
Lastly, about version and function differences. The original Windows DevToys has full access to all 30+ tools, including all graphic processing and advanced formatting features. macOS and Linux community ports are lightweight alternatives, and a few niche tools like individual certificate decoding and partial image compression functions may be missing. Besides, you can tweak themes, fonts and languages in the settings menu to fit your usage habits, and multi-instance parallel running is supported for multitasking.
