It Tools

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Browse 80+ browser-based developer utilities covering encoding, crypto, and networking, with self-hosting via Docker under a GPL-3.0 license.

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Read the full breakdownWho it is for, how it works, trade-offs, the quick start and the FAQ

who it's for

Who It Tools is for#

Developers debugging tokens and encoded strings

When a payload needs decoding, a URL needs unescaping, or a hash needs verifying mid-debugging session, IT Tools provides those operations without opening external sites. Running it on a private server or localhost means sensitive strings stay off public services entirely.

Skip if:

Skip if your team already uses a dedicated extension or IDE plugin for each specific operation. IT Tools is most useful when the need spans several utility categories and switching between multiple separate sites is the current friction.

Sysadmins and IT teams on private networks

A self-hosted deployment gives everyone on the network access to encoding, networking, and conversion utilities without opening external sites. The Docker container runs without a database or any backend service, and serves the full toolset from a single lightweight image.

Skip if:

Skip if all team members already have individual tool apps installed locally and no one would benefit from a shared internal address for these utilities.

Homelab owners adding internal services

IT Tools is available in the Cloudron, Tipi, and Unraid app stores, making it a one-click addition to a homelab. The container runs without additional dependencies and serves the full toolset to all devices on the local network with no configuration beyond the Docker run command.

Skip if:

Skip if your homelab workload is primarily media or home automation with no developer utility needs. The tool adds value when at least one household or team member regularly works with encoding, hashing, or network calculation tasks.

the problem

The problem it solves#

Every developer keeps a set of browser bookmarks to handle common tasks: one site for encoding, another for generating random values, a third for hashing strings, a fourth for formatting output. Each visit involves ads, session tracking, and occasionally paywalled features. Context-switching between separate utility sites to complete a single debugging session breaks focus and wastes time.

For teams working with sensitive data or inside a private network, the issue is more serious. Public online utilities receive your inputs. A hashing tool processes whatever you give it on someone else's server. There is no single, consolidated toolbox unless someone builds and hosts one, which is exactly the gap IT Tools fills.

how It Tools solves it

How it solves it#

80+ utilities in one interface

Consolidates encoding, cryptographic, networking, and conversion utilities into a single browser-based app. No bookmarks to manage and no context switching between separate sites for each task. The full toolset is available at one URL, whether that is the public instance at it-tools.tech or a private self-hosted deployment.

Frontend-only computation

Every operation runs in the browser with no data sent to a server. Encoding, decoding, hashing, and conversion tasks execute entirely client-side using JavaScript and TypeScript. This matters when the input contains tokens, credentials, or other sensitive strings you do not want leaving the browser tab.

Docker self-hosting in one command

The official Docker image deploys the full toolset with a single docker run command, available from both Docker Hub (corentinth/it-tools) and GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io/corentinth/it-tools). Cloudron, Tipi, and Unraid app stores support one-click installation for homelab setups without manual Docker configuration.

Vue.js and TypeScript codebase

The app is written in Vue.js and TypeScript with ESLint for code quality and Vitest for unit tests. A boilerplate generator script (pnpm run script:create:tool) scaffolds the file structure for any new tool contribution, making it accessible for contributors who want to add utilities to the collection.

Multiple deployment paths

Beyond Docker Hub and GitHub Container Registry, IT Tools is available in three homelab app stores: Cloudron, Tipi, and Unraid. The project is also continuously deployed to the public instance via Vercel. This range of options fits single-server homelabs, team servers, and public deployments without additional configuration.

strengths · trade-offs

Strengths and trade-offs#

Strengths

GPL-3.0 license with full self-hostingThe GPL-3.0 license permits running IT Tools on your own infrastructure for any personal, team, or internal commercial use. Self-hosting takes under a minute via Docker, and no usage data leaves your network. Unlike ad-supported online tool sites, there are no ads, no session tracking, and no paywalled features in the self-hosted instance.
41,000+ GitHub stars and active developmentThe repository has accumulated over 41,000 stars and 5,500 forks, with contributions arriving as recently as October 2026. This community scale means tool coverage keeps expanding: feature requests are tracked openly as GitHub Issues and the contributor graph shows ongoing additions from a broad set of contributors.
Zero install for end usersThe app runs entirely in the browser with no installation required for the people using it. Any device with a browser can reach a self-hosted instance on the internal network, which is practical for teams with mixed operating systems or for IT staff who need occasional utility access from any workstation.

Trade-offs

-GPL-3.0 requires releasing modifications if redistributedThe GPL-3.0 license requires that if you modify the source and distribute or deploy the modified version externally, you must release those changes under the same license. For teams that want to build proprietary tools on top and distribute the result, this is a real constraint. Running an unmodified or internally modified deployment on a private server carries no such requirement.
-Large open issue backlog with no managed cloud tierThe repository carries 859 open issues as of October 2026, reflecting a substantial feature-request backlog alongside genuine gaps in tool coverage. There is no official managed cloud tier with uptime guarantees: self-hosters are responsible for their own availability, backups, and keeping the Docker image updated.

versus alternatives

It Tools vs alternatives#

IT Tools vs DevUtils

Both IT Tools and DevUtils give developers quick access to encoding, hashing, formatting, and conversion utilities without opening multiple browser tabs. The key difference is deployment model: IT Tools is a browser-based app that runs on any operating system and can be self-hosted on a private server, while DevUtils is a native macOS application that requires a paid license.

Feature	IT Tools	DevUtils
License	GPL-3.0 (open source)	Proprietary
Platform	Any browser	macOS only
Self-hosting	Yes, via Docker	No
Cost	Free to self-host	Paid license

IT Tools is the better fit when your team works across multiple operating systems, when data sensitivity requires keeping inputs off external services, or when you want the full toolset available on a private internal network. The GPL-3.0 license means the source is inspectable and modifiable.

DevUtils is worth considering if you work exclusively on macOS and prefer a native app with system-level shortcuts and offline access without running a Docker container. Native apps typically respond faster for single rapid-lookup tasks and integrate more directly with macOS workflows.

IT Tools vs Scattered Online Utility Sites

Most developers maintain a bookmark collection of individual utility sites: separate pages for encoding, hashing, UUID generation, and subnet calculation. These sites are typically ad-supported, and many process your inputs on remote servers.

IT Tools replaces that bookmark folder with a single address. The 80+ tools share one consistent interface, and every operation runs client-side in the browser. The self-hosted path removes ads and third-party data processing entirely. The tradeoff compared to specialist sites is depth: a dedicated tool for one specific task may expose more configuration options than IT Tools' implementation of the same function.

install · quick start

Quick start#

bash

Self-hosting deploys IT Tools via Docker, exposing the app on port 8080.
```bash
docker run -d --name it-tools --restart unless-stopped -p 8080:80 corentinth/it-tools:latest
```

tech stack · detected from GitHub

What it's built on#

Languages: JavaScriptTypeScript
Frameworks: Vue

frequently asked

FAQ#

Is IT Tools free to use and self-host?

Yes. IT Tools is GPL-3.0 licensed and free to self-host on your own server. The public instance at it-tools.tech is also free with no account required. There are no paid plans or paywalled features.

How do I self-host IT Tools?

Run one Docker command: docker run -d --name it-tools --restart unless-stopped -p 8080:80 corentinth/it-tools:latest. The app is then available on port 8080. You can also pull from GitHub Container Registry by replacing the image name with ghcr.io/corentinth/it-tools:latest. Cloudron, Tipi, and Unraid users can install it from their respective app stores without any manual Docker configuration.

Does IT Tools send my input data to a remote server?

No. Every operation runs in the browser client-side. Encoding, decoding, hashing, and conversion operations execute in JavaScript without sending data to a server. This holds for both the public instance and a self-hosted deployment.

What categories of tools are included?

IT Tools includes 80+ utilities covering encoding and decoding, cryptographic operations, networking tools, and conversions. The GitHub repository lists converter, developer-productivity, and developer-tools as the primary topic categories. The full tool list and pending feature requests are tracked in the GitHub Issues.

Can I contribute a new tool to IT Tools?

Yes. The project includes a boilerplate generator: run pnpm run script:create:tool my-tool-name to scaffold the directory and imports for a new tool. The repository has over 5,500 forks and an active contributor graph. New tool requests can also be submitted as feature requests in GitHub Issues.

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