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55 working tools. Free to use.

Free Online IT Tools
for Developers and Sysadmins.

Developers and sysadmins can format JSON, troubleshoot DNS, inspect security data, convert files, optimize images, and manage time with 55 free tools. Most need no account, and local tools keep inputs in your browser.

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Clear Processing
Most tool inputs stay in your browser; server-assisted lookups are identified.
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No loading spinners, no paywalls, no accounts required for most tools.
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Review Standards
Published guides include clear authorship, dates, practical examples, and a correction path.
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Secure by Default
HTTPS everywhere, CSRF protection, rate limiting, and clear data policies.

Start with the IT job you need to finish.

Pick a workflow below to open the right utility without scanning the full catalog. Browser-based tools process input locally; network lookups are server-assisted and clearly labelled. Read the tool testing and processing methodology before using sensitive work data.

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Whether you're debugging an API response, converting a timestamp, checking a domain's DNS, or generating a secure password, it.you has a tool that works without required signup. See how the platform works, read why it.you was built, or check the live service status before starting a workflow.

  • Most tool inputs are processed locally in your browser
  • Practical guides written for real-world IT scenarios
  • Save favourite tools with an optional account
  • Current tools and learning paths cost $0
it.you / tools / json-formatter
{
  "user": "admin",
  "status": true,
  "roles": [
    "sysadmin",
    "developer"
  ],
  "quota": 500
}
Valid JSON
Runs in browser ✓
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Working Tools
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hands-on, ordered workflows
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Tools built for every IT need,
organized so you can find them fast.

Developer Tools

JSON, encoding, formatting, validation, and code utilities for developers.…

15 tools

Networking & Sysadmin

DNS, IP, WHOIS, ports, HTTP status codes, subnet, and cron utilities.…

7 tools

Security

Password tools, hash generators, JWT inspection, and security utilities.…

5 tools

Data Tools

CSV and JSON conversion, table viewing, and image data URI utilities.…

4 tools

Productivity & Time

Epoch converters, timezone tools, timers, and scheduling utilities.…

8 tools

Image Tools

Resize, compress, convert, and generate favicons from images.…

13 tools

Reference

Linux commands, HTTP status codes, network ports, and color formats.…

4 tools

Learning & Runbooks

An interactive IT quiz and a structured runbook template builder.…

2 tools

Start with a tool that
solves a concrete task.

JSON Formatter & Beautifier

Format, prettify, and validate JSON instantly in your browser.

Runs in browser

Base64 Encoder

Encode UTF-8 text to Base64 format instantly.

Runs in browser

Password Generator

Generate strong, random passwords with custom rules.

Runs in browser

Hash Generator

Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 hashes instantly.

Runs in browser

Regex Tester

Test and debug regular expressions with live match highlighting.

Runs in browser

Epoch / Unix Timestamp Converter

Convert Unix timestamps to human-readable dates and back.

Runs in browser

IP Address Lookup

Look up geolocation, ISP, and network info for any IP address.

DNS Lookup

Query DNS records for any domain: A, AAAA, MX, TXT, CNAME, and more.

Local processing where possible

Encoding, hashing, formatting, and many text tools run in your browser, so their input is not transmitted to our server.

No dark patterns. No paywalls. No gotchas.

Every tool is genuinely free. The features page is honest about what requires an account. Pricing is a single word: free.

A visible editorial process

Our editorial policy explains how drafts are reviewed, how corrections work, and what an article's update date means.

The fastest way to solve
an IT problem, right now.

No setup. No signup required. No 14-day free trial that requires a credit card. Just working tools and useful information.

100%
of tools free to use
0
required signups for most tools
8
tool categories covered

How a learning path works

Start with a realistic task and a clear outcome
Open the right working tool at each step
Use safe practice data and concrete examples
Check the result before moving to the next step
Keep progress locally in your browser
Browse all learning paths

Turn individual tools into
repeatable IT workflows
you can practice.

Follow ordered exercises for JSON debugging, credential security, DNS troubleshooting, incident runbooks, web images, and time automation.

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Get more from every tool.

Tools work without an account. But an account unlocks a few useful extras — at zero cost.

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Save Favorite Tools

Pin the tools you use every day so you find them instantly.

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Profile Controls

Manage your display name, short bio, and account preferences.

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Support Inbox

Get replies to your feedback and questions in your dashboard.

Find the guides, explanations,
and checklists you actually need.

How to Trace a JSON Parse Error to the Exact Character

Read the parser’s offset, preserve the original text, and inspect a small window around it; then convert the index using the parser’s own character-counting.

Developer Tools · 6 min read

DNS Troubleshooting Order: Resolver Cache to Authoritative Server

Troubleshoot DNS in order: capture the failing answer, inspect the client cache, compare recursive resolvers, trace delegation, then query each authoritative.

Networking · 7 min read

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