About UTLZ.FYI

Simple, privacy-focused developer utilities for modern web development.

Our Mission

UTLZ.FYI was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to make developers' lives easier by providing high-quality, privacy-focused tools that just work. In an era of bloated software and complex workflows, we believe in the power of simplicity and focus.

Our mission is to democratize access to powerful developer tools, making them available to everyone from solo developers to enterprise teams, without compromising on privacy, performance, or user experience.

The Problem We're Solving

Modern web development has become increasingly complex. Developers juggle multiple programming languages, frameworks, APIs, and data formats. Yet, many of the basic utilities they need are either:

• Buried in complex IDEs that slow down development
• Scattered across the web with inconsistent quality
• Compromised by privacy concerns and data collection
• Paywalled behind expensive subscriptions

UTLZ.FYI addresses these challenges by providing a curated collection of essential developer utilities that are fast, reliable, and respect user privacy.

Our Philosophy

Privacy First

We believe your code and data should remain yours. Unlike many online tools that track your usage or store your data, our tools process everything locally in your browser. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection.

Simplicity Over Features

Every tool we build focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well. We resist the temptation to add unnecessary features that complicate the user experience. Our mantra: "Do less, but do it better."

Open Source Commitment

We believe in the power of open source software to drive innovation and collaboration. While our hosted tools are free to use, we plan to open source many of our utilities to give back to the developer community.

Performance Matters

Slow tools waste developers' time. We optimize every aspect of our applications for speed, from efficient algorithms to minimal network requests. Our goal is sub-second response times for all operations.

Technology Stack

We believe in using the right tools for the job. Our technology choices prioritize performance, maintainability, and developer experience.

Frontend

• Astro: Modern static site generator for fast, SEO-friendly websites
• Vanilla JavaScript: No frameworks, just clean, efficient code
• Modern CSS: Responsive design with CSS Grid and Flexbox
• Web Standards: HTML5, ES2020+, and progressive enhancement

Backend & Infrastructure

• Edge Computing: Global CDN for instant tool access
• Serverless Functions: Scalable, cost-effective processing
• Modern APIs: RESTful design with comprehensive documentation
• Security First: HTTPS everywhere, CSP headers, input validation

Available Tools

Coming Soon

• XML Formatter & Validator - Advanced XML processing with XPath support
• URL Encoder/Decoder - Complete URL encoding with component-specific options
• Hash Generator - Multiple hashing algorithms with file support
• Color Tools - Color conversion, palettes, and accessibility checking
• API Tester - REST API testing with authentication and response analysis
• Code Minifier - JavaScript, CSS, and HTML minification

Feedback & Support

Your feedback drives our development. We actively listen to user suggestions and prioritize features based on community needs. Have an idea for a new tool? Let us know!

Our Values

Getting Started

UTLZ.FYI provides reliable, privacy-focused developer utilities for web development workflows. Whether you're working with JSON data, encoding content, or need other development tools, our utilities are designed to be simple and effective.

All tools are free to use and process your data locally in the browser. No accounts required, no data collection.