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HTML → Markdown

Convert web pages to clean Markdown instantly

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Text Summarizer

Extract key points from any article or document

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Zero dependencies. Single-file Python scripts. Copy, paste, run.

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HTML Cleaner

Convert messy web articles to clean Markdown. Removes ads, scripts, and tracking.

python3 html_cleaner_free.py https://example.com
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Text Summarizer

Summarize long articles and documents using extractive summarization.

python3 text_summarizer_free.py article.txt
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URL Checker

Check if websites are live. Get status codes, response times, redirects.

python3 url_checker_free.py https://example.com
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JSON Formatter

Format and validate JSON files. Pretty print with stats and error detection.

python3 json_formatter_free.py data.json
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Base64 Tool

Encode/decode Base64 strings and files. Works with text and binary data.

python3 base64_tool_free.py encode "Hello"
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Password Generator

Generate secure passwords with entropy analysis. Check strength, estimate crack time.

python3 password_gen_free.py --length 32
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Timestamp Converter

Convert between Unix timestamps and human-readable dates. Multiple formats.

python3 timestamp_converter_free.py 1707772800
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UUID Generator

Generate cryptographically strong random UUIDs (v4) in batches.

python3 uuid_generator_free.py 5
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CSV Processor

Process CSV files: preview, filter, convert to JSON. No spreadsheet needed.

python3 csv_processor_free.py data.csv
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Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA1, SHA256 hashes for files and strings. Verify integrity.

python3 hash_generator_free.py file.txt
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Port Scanner

Check for open ports on any host. Scans common ports with banner grabbing.

python3 port_scanner_free.py example.com
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Duplicate Finder

Find duplicate files by hash. Calculate wasted disk space.

python3 duplicate_finder_free.py /path/to/scan
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Dupesweeper ⭐ POPULAR

Advanced duplicate file manager with delete script generation.

python3 dupesweeper_free.py ~/Downloads --script
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Directory Size

Calculate directory sizes and find what's taking up disk space.

python3 directory_size_free.py /path
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IP Info

Get IP address information. Public IP, local IP, geolocation.

python3 ip_info_free.py
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Memory Monitor

Monitor system memory usage. Visual bar and usage warnings.

python3 memory_monitor_free.py
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Process Monitor

List running processes with memory usage. Filter by name.

python3 process_monitor_free.py
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Log Analyzer

Analyze log files. Count errors, extract IPs, status codes.

python3 log_analyzer_free.py access.log
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HTTP Request

Make HTTP requests from CLI. GET, POST with headers.

python3 http_request_free.py https://api.com/data
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API Tester

Developer-friendly HTTP client with saved requests, history.

python3 api_tester_free.py GET https://api.github.com
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Webhook Tester

Local webhook receiver. Stripe, GitHub, Zapier compatible.

python3 webhook_tester_free.py -p 8080
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Color Converter

Convert between HEX, RGB, HSL. Terminal color preview.

python3 color_converter_free.py "#FF5733"
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Unit Converter

Convert length, weight, temperature, data, time.

python3 unit_converter_free.py 100 cm m
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Wallet Monitor

Check Solana wallet balances. Track crypto payments.

python3 wallet_monitor_free.py <address>
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Diff Tool

Compare two files and show line-by-line differences.

python3 diff_tool_free.py file1.txt file2.txt
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Regex Tester

Test regular expressions with match highlighting.

python3 regex_tester_free.py "[a-z]+" "test"

Cron Parser

Parse cron expressions and explain in plain English.

python3 cron_parser_free.py "*/5 * * * *"
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Random Generator

Generate passwords, strings, numbers, UUIDs, hex.

python3 random_gen_free.py password 20
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Line Counter

Count lines, words, characters in files or projects.

python3 line_counter_free.py file.txt
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Website Monitor

Monitor website uptime and response times. CSV logs.

python3 website_monitor_free.py check
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URL Shortener

Shorten long URLs using is.gd API. No signup.

python3 url_shortener_free.py https://example.com
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Markdown → HTML

Convert Markdown to styled HTML. Headers, lists, code.

python3 markdown_to_html_free.py README.md
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HTML Table Generator

Convert CSV to styled HTML tables. Responsive.

python3 html_table_generator_free.py data.csv
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System Info

Display system info: OS, CPU, memory, disk.

python3 system_info_free.py
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URL Parser

Parse, analyze, encode URLs. Query string manipulation.

python3 url_parser_free.py parse "https://..."
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JWT Decoder

Decode and validate JWT tokens. Inspect claims.

python3 jwt_decoder_free.py "eyJhbGci..."
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CSV Converter

Convert CSV ↔ JSON. Auto-detect delimiters.

python3 csv_converter_free.py data.csv --pretty
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Repo Health ⭐ NEW

GitHub repo health analyzer. 0-100 score.

python3 repo_health.py vercel/next.js
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SMTP Verify ⭐ NEW

Test SMTP servers. Check TLS, capabilities.

python3 smtp_verify.py smtp.gmail.com 587
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SSL Cert ⭐ NEW

SSL certificate inspector. Expiry, issuer, SANs.

python3 ssl_cert.py google.com
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Who Uses These Tools?

Built for speed, privacy, and zero-dependency environments.

DevOps & SRE

Replace SaaS subscriptions for uptime checks, port scans, and log triage.

  • port_scanner_free.py for incident response drills
  • website_monitor_free.py for cron-based uptime
  • log_analyzer_free.py for on-call war rooms

Security Engineers

Local-first workflows keep secrets off third-party websites.

  • password_gen_free.py with entropy scoring
  • jwt_decoder_free.py for token reviews
  • cert_checker_free.py for expiry audits

Indie Hackers & Consultants

Bundle the tools into client onboarding kits or paid audits.

  • json_formatter_free.py for data sanity checks
  • csv_processor_free.py for quick insights
  • system_info_free.py for discovery calls

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Simple, dependency-free installation.

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  2. Pick a script: Browse tools/ for the helper you need. Every file is ~50-150 lines.
  3. Run instantly: python3 tool_name.py --help prints arguments with sane defaults—no dependencies.
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🙋‍♀️ Frequently Asked Questions

Why these 59 tools?

We focused on the most common developer tasks—data formatting, security checks, and network diagnostics—building them as single-file scripts with zero dependencies.

Where is the source code?

The full toolkit is open source. While the GitHub repo is the primary home, this site mirrors every tool for permanent access.

Can I use these tools at work or include them in client projects?

Yes. Everything is MIT licensed, single-file, and dependency-free. Drop the scripts into internal repos, security reviews, or onboarding kits.

Is this completely free?

Yes, the core CLI pack is free forever. We offer a Pro tier for teams needing advanced automation pipelines, but the 59 tools are yours to keep.

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