Below is a curated list of 100+ bookmarks collected over the years I
felt would be useful for fellow devs. Currently grouped by Core, Helpers,
Platforms, Data, Design, Interface, Commerce, IT & Security,
Business, and Hardware.
These are tools core to the base/local developer experience like metaframeworks, key packages, etc.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Browserslist | Browser compatibility plugin for linting tools. |
| Bun.js | Fast JavaScript runtime, alternative to Deno and Node.js which use the slower V8 runtime. |
| Elysia.js | Web framework for Bun.js. |
| Hono.js | Web framework for Bun.js specifically for running on the edge. |
| FontSource | Load open source fonts via npm packages. |
| Remix.js | Full-stack SSR web framework for react with nested routes. |
| Astro.js | Meta framework for building content-driven sites. |
| Vitest | Drop-in Jest replacement with Vite for testing. |
| Prettier | Code styling |
| Playwright | E2E testing alternative to Pupeteer and Cypress. |
| Capacitor.js | API wrapper for building PWA’s. |
| Zustand | App state management for React and vanilla JS. |
| TanStack Query | Query state management for JS |
| Vanilla Extract | Zero-runtime Stylesheets in TypeScript |
| Uno CSS | Alternative to Tailwind CSS. |
| Polypane | Browser built specifically for Front-End developers. |
| Typebox | JSON schema type builder. Faster alternative to Zod, Yup. |
Nifty tools that help with completing certain tasks.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Web Security Cheat Sheets | Reference for web security best practices. |
| CSS Loaders | CSS-only loader animations. |
| Schema Validator | Validator for structured markup. |
| Regexr | Regex playground. |
| Magic Regexp | Build regex using JS helpers. |
| VectorMagic | Convert png, jpg files to vectors. |
| Mailto Link | Build mailto links with to, subject, and body pre-filled. |
| Cubic Bezier | Cubic bezier playground for css animations. |
| Globster | Glob matching playground. |
| Scollbar | Generates code for styling browser scrollbar. |
| IsSemantic | Structured markup generator. |
Third-party software that would be key parts of an application, website, or deployment. E.g. hosting, CDN's, app builders, emails, etc.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| LambdaTest | Mobile apps and cross-browser testing platform. |
| Hyvor Talk | Adds a commenting system to website. |
| URLBox | Website screenshot API for devs. |
| DeepSource | Static code analysis, testing coverage, etc. |
| Mapbox | Location and map APIs. |
| MeiliSearch | Open-source alternative to Algolia for search. |
| Basin | Form backend. Send submissions to Basin to feed to other platforms. |
| Postmark | Reliable transactional email delivery. |
| Bunny CDN | Cost-effective CDN for apps and websites. |
| Stytch | Auth alternative to Auth0. Supports Passkeys. |
| Fly.io | Serverless distributed cloud for hosting apps. |
| Supabase | Open source alternative to Firebase. |
| Novu | Feed notifications to multiple channels (push, sms, email, etc.) |
| GlideApps | NoCode business software builder. |
| Airplane.dev | Alternative to Retool for building internal tools. |
| Storyblok | Headless CMS with visual editor. |
| FlutterFlow | No-code tool for building Flutter apps. |
| Directus | Low-code / no-code backend toolkit and admin. |
| Socket | Security management for packages (NPM, pypi, etc.). |
Software specifically for working with, publishing, and collecting data. Like integrations, data warehouses, analytics, etc.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Octoparse | Low code web scraper. |
| Pipedream | Zapier alternative for devs. |
| Plausible | Privacy-focused web analytics. |
| Posthog | Open source product analytics. |
| Airbyte | Feed platform / ETL for data stacks. |
| Tinybird | Build API endpoints for data analytics. |
| Equals | Spreadsheet-based business analytics. |
| Alloy | Enterprise-grade integrations. |
| OpenReplay | Open source session-replay. |
Tools for devs with a design background.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fontshare | High quality open fonts. |
| Fontbase | Font manager for Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
| Fable | Web-based motion design software. |
| CSS Patterns | CSS-based background patterns. |
Packages, libraries, or software that help directly with building the ui.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chart.js | JavaScript chart library. |
| Swiper.js | JavaScript library for carousels and touch sliders. |
| Torchlight | Syntax highlighting library. |
| In-App Guidance & Onboarding | JavaScript library for user onboarding and in-app guidance. |
| Fuse.js | Lightweight fuzzy-search JS library. |
| Motion One | Web animations API wrapper. |
| Tiptap | Headless open-source rich text editor. |
| Rive | Powerful Lottie alternative for SVG-based animations. |
Ecommerce, POS systems, logistics, shipping, tax, etc.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ERPNext | Open source ERP. |
| QZ | API for connecting to printers and POS devices. |
| EloTouch | Touchscreens and POS hardware. |
| Stripe Terminal | Stripe-based payment terminals. |
| Shippo | Shipping API. |
| Epson | POS receipt printers. |
| TaxJar | Sales tax compliance. |
| Zebra | Shipping label printers and handheld scanners. |
| Zonos | International shipping compliance (duties, taxes, fees). |
| Voucherify | Coupons, gift cards, referrals, loyalty, digital wallets, etc. |
| Gorgias | Helpdesk software for ecommerce merchants. |
| Wise | International bank account. |
| Medusa.js | Open source headless ecommerce. |
| Swell Commerce | Enterprise-grade, affordable headless ecommerce. |
| Ergonode | Affordable product information management (PIM). |
| Vectary | Upload 3D files and embed in a website. |
| Bannerbear | Automated image generation API. |
Help with SysAdmin and Network tasks.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| JumpCloud | Cloud hosted active directory and identity management. |
| Twingate | VPN and shared resource management. |
| Tailscale | VPN and shared resource management. |
| Dmarc Digests | DMARC reporting dashboard. |
| DNSimple | DNS management platform. |
| 1Password | Password manager with dev tools for API keys management. |
General helpdesks, CRMs, documentation, etc.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chatwoot | Omnichannel customer support and chat. |
| Proton | Privacy-first mail, calendar, and storage. |
| Enzuzo | Privacy compliance and cookie banner. |
| Whimsical | Whiteboard tool. Alternate to Miro. |
| Morgen | Daily planner with tasks and calendar scheduling. |
| Thunderbird | Email client for Windows, Mac, and Linux. |
| Folk CRM | New-gen lightweight CRM. |
Interesting tech hardware.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Framework Laptop | Laptops rated 10/10 on iFixit. Highly upgradeable. |
| Nuphy | Stylish mechanical keyboards for enthusiasts. |