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The best developer tools for building, shipping, and maintaining software — editors, APIs, CLIs, and platforms that speed up real engineering work, ranked by the people who use them.

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  1. 1Shipped.club

    Launch your startup in days, not months. Shipped.club saves you time, by providing all you need to ship your SaaS product in a fraction of the time.

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  2. 2Prettier

    Prettier is an opinionated code formatter that enforces strict formatting rules to keep your code consistent. This extension allows you to run prettier on save, which is really handy.

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  3. 3GitHub Copilot

    AI-generated code autocompletions. Start typing and Copilot will generate code suggestions based on your input. Very often when you start typing the name of your function, it just autocompletes the entire function for you. It's hard to overstate how great this extension is. Does anyone even code without Copilot anymore?

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  4. 4Codemento

    Best tool for saving code notes and finding answers to code problems

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  5. 5ChatGPT

    ChatGPT is still the best AI in 2024. I use it for coding pretty much every day and occasionally for one-off tasks and recipes. It's worth the $20/month fee.

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  6. 6Indie Hacker Stacks

    Indie Hackers Stacks is a directory of indie products with their software stacks. You can use it to discover the tools that other makers use to build their products. Publish your own stack and get free exposure and some SEO juice.

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  7. 7Remote Index

    #1 source of daily updated remote jobs #remotework

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  8. 8DotENV

    This simple extension provides syntax highlighting for .env files.

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  9. 9Remote OK

    Remote OK is a popular job board with a mix of engineering and non-engineering jobs. There are a few dozen new jobs posted each day and you can filter by location, job type, salary, benefits etc. There is a mix of very small companies, startups and occasional enterprise and FAANG. You can sign up for their mailing list and receive new job offers by email.

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  10. 10Vectorize.io

    Turn your unstructured data into perfectly optimized vector search indexes, purpose-built for retrieval augmented generation.

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  11. 11Y Combinator Jobs

    This job board only has offers from companies that received funding from Y Combinator. You'll mostly find early-stage startup jobs, although a few more established companies also post their offers there. Quite a few offers are for first hires and most jobs offer equity. You can filter by years of experience required, job type, location, required visa status etc. You can also create a Y Combinator profile so that companies can find you. There is a limit to the number of jobs you can apply for each week, depending on your experience. It’s about 5-10 jobs a week.

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  12. 12Otta

    Otta is different from the other job boards in that it only shows you jobs that fit your profile. You set your preferences, such as location (or remote-only), desired salary, tech stack, role, visa status etc. Then, you get new jobs daily, all of which are selected to match your profile and are of high quality. You also get to see the company's average response time and response rate. You can apply with Otta or on the company's website.

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  13. 13Wellfound

    Formerly known as Angel List Talent, this job board focuses on startup jobs. You can filter by location, remote preferences, salary, equity percentage, years of experience, remote-first companies, investment stage, company size etc. Wellfound allows you to save and name your searches and filters to make job search easier. Finally, you can create a profile and apply for most jobs directly from Wellfound, and companies can discover your profile and reach out to you directly.

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  14. 14Uneed

    Uneed is a platform where people can both discover new products and promote their own. It works a bit like Product Hunt, giving creators a way to get their products noticed. Every day at midnight PST, between 10 and 20 new products launch on the homepage. On launch day, products get prime visibility, but users can keep voting for them anytime afterward. Products are ranked daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. The top three products in each ranking get badges—gold, silver, or bronze—displayed on their product pages. Popular products also get featured in Uneed’s weekly newsletter, which reaches over 9,100 subscribers. If you want to launch a product, you make an account and fill out the details. There are two ways to get your product live: wait in a free queue (and get assigned a random launch date) or pay $30 to skip the line and pick your date. Success comes from a strong launch day, keeping your page up-to-date, and encouraging people to vote. Adding special deals can also earn you a badge and keep interest alive. The community side of Uneed is built around upvoting products. The more you vote, the more power you gain. For example, a 5-day voting streak doubles your vote’s power, and a 100-day streak triples it while unlocking an avatar border. At 150 days, you get a free line skip; at 500 days, you get discounts on advertising; and at 1,000 days, your votes count as five. The platform covers categories like development, design, marketing, business, and personal life products. It’s just one person running Uneed, and you’re encouraged to vote for your own product. If you have questions, they’re easy to reach via email. In short, Uneed is a straightforward way to launch a product, gather feedback, and build an audience—without needing a massive following upfront.

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  15. 15Runestone Text Editor

    Runestone Text Editor is a tool for editing plain text and code and it's optimized for Apple Vision Pro. Features include syntax highlighting, customizable themes, tools for finding and replacing text, code formatting, and many more. It's free to use but offers premium features for a price. It has a rating of 4.8.

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  16. 16Amazon Cognito

    The biggest advantage of Cognito is that it's a part of the AWS ecosystem and integrates well with other AWS services. The free tier comes with 50,000 MAUs and the price for each additional MAU starts at $0.0055/month and goes down to as low as $0.0025/month as you scale to tens of millions of users. It integrated with four federated identity providers - your users can sign up with Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon.

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  17. 17CodeMetrics

    CodeMetrics shows you the cognitive complexity of your JavaScript and TypeScript code. If the complexity is too high, you know you need to refactor or simplify.

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  18. 18AppMole

    AppMole is an all-in-one platform featuring a wide range of AI-driven tools and resources tailored for creators, influencers, and developers. It offers various web apps, marketing tools, and design apps, all aimed at streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Users can stay updated with the latest AI applications, reviews, and trending software.

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  19. 19Discover AI Tools Built for Vibe Coding

    Explore a curated AI tool directory for coding agents, app builders, design copilots, research assistants, and workflow software. ai tool directtory Discover The Best AI Websites & Tools Explore a curated AI tool directory for coding agents, app builders, design copilots, research assistants, and workflow software. Explore a curated AI tool directory for coding agents, app builders, design copilots, research assistants, and workflow software.

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  20. 20AlternativeTo

    AlternativeTo is a directory of software alternatives. If your app is a good alternative to some existing app, AlternativeTo is a great place to list to. They accept all types of software products - from websites to mobile and tablet apps and classic computer software.

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  21. 21GitLens

    There is so much to this extension but the most basic feature is visualizing code authorship. It shows you who made the last change to your current line, the commit message, and when the change was made. Other features include visualizing file history, navigating through git history, rebase editor etc.

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  22. 22Tools List HQ

    Tools List HQ is your central hub for discovering, exploring, and comparing the latest AI-powered tools across every category—from image generation and content creation to productivity, development, and more. With a curated selection of the most comprehensive software lists available, Tools List HQ makes it easy to find the right tool for any task. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or developer, this platform helps you stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of AI and automation.

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  23. 23Best Tool Vault

    Best Tool Vault is your gateway to the most powerful and innovative tools on the web. From AI assistants and content creation apps to marketing, finance, design, and niche utilities—this platform curates only top-tier, high-impact software. Explore the latest launches, featured picks, and underrated gems that help you build faster, automate smarter, and create like a pro. With categories covering everything from audio and avatars to analytics and e-commerce, Best Tool Vault helps you unlock next-level productivity. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this vault holds the tools to elevate your workflow and results.

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  24. 24Static Page Tools

    Explore our curated directory of static site generators, from Next.js to Hugo, and find the best tools for adding search, comments, and other features to your static website. Start building a fast, secure, and optimized website now.

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  25. 25Good AI Tools

    Good AI Tools is your go-to directory for discovering the best AI tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and business growth. Explore an extensive selection of innovative AI software, including machine learning platforms, automation tools, and creative assistants. Whether you're a business professional, developer, or curious explorer, our curated list helps you find the right tools to streamline tasks, boost efficiency, and stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence.

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