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Developer Tools

Practical tools for everyday engineering tasks.

Featured Tools

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Lida PaletteForge

Advanced color palette generator and sandbox for user interface design.

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Environment Variable Validator

Check environment variable configurations and check for leaked secrets.

Validator Local Utility
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Formatting & Validation

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Json to Zod Converter

Generate TypeScript Zod validation schemas directly from JSON data.

Formatter Validator Local
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JSON to Protobuf Architect

Convert JSON structures into production-ready Protocol Buffer schemas.

Formatter Local
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JSON Wizard

Format, clean, and validate JSON inputs with syntax error highlighting.

Formatter Validator Local
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Environment Variable Validator

Check environment variable configurations and check for leaked secrets.

Validator Local Utility
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DockerLens

Validate Dockerfiles and Docker Compose files, detect configuration risks, and visualize your container architecture.

Validator Local Utility
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AI Assisted Workflows

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AI Code Diff Viewer

Compare and analyze code changes generated by AI assistant models.

AI Local Utility
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AI Hallucination Spotter

Detect invalid imports, outdated package references, and wrong functions in AI code.

AI Local Utility
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AI Model Selector

Evaluate cost, speed, and capabilities of LLMs for engineering tasks.

AI Utility
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MCP Blueprint Generator

Generate Model Context Protocol server boilerplate scaffolding with clean architecture.

AI Local Utility
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PromptPilot

Standardized, developer-focused prompt templates for software engineering.

AI Utility
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AI API Status Dashboard

Check status and uptime of leading AI provider endpoints in real-time.

AI Utility
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Coding with Robots

A practical guide to implementing AI agents and tools in development workflows.

AI Utility
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Productivity

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Advanced Link Manager

Browser extension to organize, categorize, and access bookmarks efficiently.

Chrome Extension Local Productivity
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Dev Toolbox

A curated list of developer utilities, frameworks, and resource links.

Utility
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Lida PaletteForge

Advanced color palette generator and sandbox for user interface design.

Local Utility
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Jenkins Pipeline Visualizer

Visualize Jenkins build pipeline flows directly from Jenkinsfile text.

Utility Local
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Graph Visualizer

Render flowcharts, connection routes, and node graphs for architectural planning.

Utility Local
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Git Cheat Sheet

Fast reference guide for common and advanced Git version control commands.

Utility Local
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Dummy Data Generator

Chrome extension to generate structured mock datasets for API and database testing.

Chrome Extension Local Productivity
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Local Storage Viewer

Chrome extension to inspect, manage, and edit browser storage namespaces.

Chrome Extension Local Productivity
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API Data

Chrome extension to log, filter, and inspect client-side API requests.

Chrome Extension Local Productivity
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Utilities

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Timestamp Converter

Convert UNIX timestamps to standard calendar datetimes and UTC values.

Utility Local
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Architecture Compatibility

Verify infrastructure compatibility and get stack recommendations.

Utility
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Benzodiazepines Tracker

Private, secure application for medication log entries and dose tracking.

Utility Local
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LidaMixPlay

Desktop player for Windows and macOS with lyrics, audio library, and visualizer.

Utility Local
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Our Impact

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4+ Chrome Extensions

Powerful tools for developers, completely free

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10K+ eBook Downloads

Developers learning with our free resources

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1000+ Active Users

Building better workflows daily

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15+ Dev Tools

Helpful tools for developers

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$0 Cost to Use

Everything free, forever

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Customized AI Templates

Professional prompts for developers

About LiDa Software

LiDa Software is an independent developer platform by Hen Faibish, offering free developer tools, guides, tutorials, and engineering resources.

Built to help developers work faster with practical, focused tools and clear technical content.

The project started from a simple idea: build practical tools that solve real problems developers face every day, without unnecessary accounts, tracking, paywalls, or noise.

The tools focus on clean workflows, fast usage, and real engineering utility, including formatting, validation, automation, AI-assisted productivity, and developer experience improvements.

LiDa Software is also a long-term engineering project where I explore product thinking, frontend architecture, reusable components, local-first behavior, AI integrations, and continuous improvement.

⚡ Motto: build useful tools, keep them simple, and improve them over time.

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A note on naming: "LiDa" is a portmanteau of the founder's children's names — Lia and Daniel. LiDa Software is an independent developer platform at lidasoftware.online, built with the spirit of giving back to the developer community.

💌 Get in Touch

Have a question, feedback, or just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you!

New tools appear when I hit real problems.

📱 Contact via WhatsApp

Get in touch with us directly on WhatsApp for quick support and questions.

+40 753 358 749
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