Built My Own Open-Source PDF Tool

Published: (January 17, 2026 at 03:03 AM EST)
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Source: Dev.to

Source: Dev.to

Overview

I got fed up with sketchy PDF tools on the internet—“free” until the last click, upload limits after you’re already invested, and pop‑ups attacking from every direction. So I built my own: a free, fast, no‑login PDF tool with no nonsense.

Live Demo

Live App

Contributing

The project is fully open source to encourage learning by building together.

  • Starter issues for first‑time contributors
  • Real‑world code, not toy examples
  • Hands‑on learning without pressure

Issues

Feel free to:

  • Pick an existing issue
  • Open a new one
  • Improve anything you see

If you want to contribute to real code without gatekeeping, you are welcome here. PRs, suggestions, and feedback are always appreciated.

Tags

  • #OpenSource
  • #BeginnerFriendly
  • #FirstPR
  • #LearnByDoing
  • #SaaS
  • #IndieHacker
  • #BuildInPublic
  • #WebDevelopment
  • #FullStack
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