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[DEV] I got tired of ad-filled web utilities, so I built an open-source, local-first tool kit (Image, PDF, QR).
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[DEV] I got tired of ad-filled web utilities, so I built an open-source, local-first tool kit (Image, PDF, QR).

Like a lot of you, I was getting incredibly frustrated with standard "free online tools" that force you to upload your personal PDFs or images to random servers, bombard you with ads, or lock basic features behind a paywall.

I wanted something completely private and instantaneous, so I built my own suite of tools. It runs entirely in the browser (local-first PWA), meaning your files never actually leave your device.

What it currently handles perfectly:

  • Image Compression & Conversion
  • PDF Merging & ID Card to PDF formatting
  • QR Code Generation

I originally planned to launch this with a client-side video trimmer/processor using ffmpeg.wasm. However, I am currently locked in a brutal battle with CORS headers and SharedArrayBuffer memory crashes. The video processing tools but won't work at the moment. I'm still trying to figure out the issue. If any WASM wizards here have advice, I'm all ears!

It is 100% Free and Open Source.

You can use the live version here: [neatkitapp.com]

I built this tool because I needed it myself, but I'm sharing it in hopes it saves some of you a headache. Let me know what you think, or if there are any other specific mini-tools you'd love to see added to the kit!

u/Unlikely-Yam-5052 — 9 days ago
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I spent the last few weeks building NeatKit, a privacy-first web utility suite. 45 commits later, I just turned it into a fully offline PWA with brand-new client-side video tools!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a milestone for a project I've been pouring my free time into lately. I built NeatKit (neatkitapp.com) because I was tired of sketchy, ad-ridden sites forcing me to upload private files—like PDFs, images, and video clips—to their servers just to do basic conversions or edits.

My goal was to build a utility suite that handles everything 100% client-side using the browser's local processing power, so nothing ever leaves your device.

Yesterday, after crossing the 45-commit mark, I finally rolled out the biggest update yet: It is now a fully installable Progressive Web App (PWA) that works completely offline.

Alongside the PWA upgrade, I just launched three local video tools:

  • Video Compressor: Shrink file sizes right in your tab without using up upload data bundles.
  • Video Trimmer: Fast, frame-accurate cuts.
  • Video to GIF: Instant conversion without watermarks.

You can literally install the app, put your device on airplane mode, and it will still compress your videos or modify your PDFs perfectly. No ads, no signups, no paywalls.

I’m really proud of how fast it runs now, but as a solo dev, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. I'd love for this community to check it out and give me some brutal, honest feedback.

Link:neatkitapp.com

What do you think of the layout? Are there any bugs on your specific browser/device? Or is there a specific tool you wish I'd add next? Let me know!

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u/Unlikely-Yam-5052 — 13 days ago
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I got tired of web tools forcing me to upload videos just to compress or trim them, so I built a suite of 100% client-side video tools. Looking for critique!

Hey everyone,

Whenever I needed to quickly trim a video or compress it to send over email or Slack, I hated having to upload massive files to random conversion sites. It burns data, takes forever, and honestly, the privacy aspect of uploading personal videos to unknown servers is always a bit sketchy.

So, I built NeatKit (I'm the dev). It's a suite of free web utilities that run entirely locally in your browser. Because it processes everything client-side, your files never leave your device.

I just shipped three new browser-based video tools today and I'd love to get some honest feedback from this sub on the performance, UI, and how well it handles different file types on your machines:

  • Video Compressor: Shrinks file sizes right in the browser. ([neatkitapp.com/tools/video-compress](Video Compressor))
  • Video Trimmer: Quick cuts without downloading heavy editing software. ([neatkitapp.com/tools/video-trim](Video Trimmer))
  • Video to GIF: Converts clips instantly. ([neatkitapp.com/tools/video-to-gif](Video to GIF))

Everything is free, ad-free, and there are no signups or watermarks. I’m trying to figure out what utility to build next, so if there’s a specific tool you constantly find yourself wishing existed as a clean, zero-upload web app, please drop a suggestion.

Would love any critique on the speed, the design, or any bugs you might catch!

Main site:neatkitapp.com

u/Unlikely-Yam-5052 — 13 days ago
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Built a privacy-first alternative to Smallpdf/ilovepdf — everything runs in your browser, no uploads

I kept needing quick tools like image compression, PDF merging, QR codes, that sort of thing, and got annoyed at how every option either uploads your file to a server, caps daily usage, or pushes you toward a paid plan for basic stuff.
So I built NeatKit: 15 tools that run entirely client-side using JS, the Canvas API, and pdf-lib. Nothing gets uploaded anywhere — you can check this yourself in dev tools, your actual file never appears in a network request.

Live at neatkitapp.com if anyone wants to try it. Currently:
- Image compression/resizing
- PDF merge/split, ID-to-PDF, photo-to-scanned-PDF
- Word counter, case converter, an AI text detector that shows sentence-level reasoning instead of a single score
- Unit/color converters, Base64, JSON formatter
- QR generation and scanning

It's a solo project, built and shipped while finishing my CS degree in Kenya. Would genuinely appreciate feedback, especially on which tools feel half-baked or what's missing. Source isn't public yet but might open it up depending on interest.

neatkitapp.com
u/Unlikely-Yam-5052 — 13 days ago
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Is Mfano Bora Africa Ltd a legitimate company offering real attachment oppportunities?

I went to an Interview today which was odd since it is a public holiday and there were things I found odd there but the main thing was them telling me that I need to pay 4950 for the attachment which can be paid in instalments but the first instalment has to be within 24 hours which can be around 1500. I have never heard of people paying for attachment before and this bothered me a lot. Also they told me they only have online slots available where you go to the offices physically once a week.
I need to know, has someone actually attended their attachment and what was the experience?
Also if you know where I can get an attachment please help.

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u/Unlikely-Yam-5052 — 1 month ago