I Built 97 Free Online Tools (and Games) While Learning to Ship Consistently
Source: Dev.to
Overview
When I started building small web utilities, I never planned to create a large platform. One small tool turned into several, and today that experiment has grown into 97 free online tools, including browser‑based games, all available under one project.
Categories
- Password generators
- Text and string converters
- JSON, Base64, and URL formatters
- Image compression and conversion tools
- Calculators and validators
- Small logic and puzzle games
- Memory games
- Classic mini‑games built for learning and fun
All tools run directly in the browser with no sign‑ups and no downloads. You can explore the full collection here:
Development Approach
- Each tool had a clear purpose, limited scope, and short build time.
- Some tools were built in just a few hours.
- The focus was on finishing and publishing, not on perfection.
I avoided complicated stacks whenever possible, using:
- Lightweight JavaScript
- Minimal dependencies
- Simple and fast user interfaces
Philosophy
- Even fixing a bug, improving UI, or adding a minor feature counts as progress.
- Some tools get traffic, and that’s fine—each tool is an experiment, and experiments don’t need to succeed to be valuable.
- I didn’t chase trends or viral keywords; each page focuses on one clear problem and one clear solution.
- Over time, some tools started ranking naturally through long‑tail searches.
Advice for Building Your Own Collection
- Don’t wait for the perfect idea.
- Build something useful, not impressive.
- Ship fast and iterate later.
- Let usage guide your improvements.
- Keep everything simple.
You don’t need a big launch to make progress.
Current Status
I’m still building, learning, and refining the platform. Axonix Tools started as practice and slowly became a growing collection of 97 tools and games. If you’re curious, you can check it out here:
If you’re working on your own side project, feel free to share it.
Thanks for reading.