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An open-source declarative language for generating documents from one definition, compiling to HTML, PDF and Excel. A developer infrastructure tool for structured documents, not a spreadsheet replacement.

Open source
What to know
How it works
An open-source declarative language and intermediate representation for documents that compiles one document definition into HTML, PDF and Excel output, keeping business logic separate from presentation.
What's different
Replaces embedding programming logic into templates with a compact semantic syntax that Python applications and AI agents can generate directly.
Best for
Developers building document-generation pipelines who need one definition to produce multiple output formats.
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OpenScreenShot

LiveWatched 12d

Free Chrome extension for taking full-page or region screenshots with an annotation editor, processed entirely on your device.

Watch out · Chrome extension only

FreeData stays with youOpen source
What to know
How it works
capture full-page, region, or visible-area screenshots, then annotate with undo/redo and export to PDF
Pricing
free, open source
Watch out
Chrome extension only
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NexavoTools

LiveWatched 9d

40 free in-browser tools (PDF compress, convert, OCR, SEO checks) that never upload files, open-source, in 6 languages.

FreeNo sign-upData stays with you
What to know
How it works
40 tools for compressing PDFs and images, converting files, OCR, and SEO checks, all running in the browser with no upload, handling files up to 1GB.
What's different
Open-source (AGPL) and available in 6 languages.
Pricing
Free, ad-supported.
Best for
People wanting private, no-signup file utilities.
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Fast PDF Tools

LiveWatched 12d

Merges, splits, compresses, and converts PDFs entirely in your browser, so files never get uploaded to a server.

FreeNo sign-upNothing to install
What to know
How it works
Runs PDF/image tools client-side in JavaScript
What's different
Nothing leaves your device, unlike most free PDF tools
Pricing
Free, open source
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Laravel Export Builder

LiveWatched 14d

An open-source Laravel package for building Excel, CSV, and PDF exports with filters, permissions, and streaming.

Open sourceCan export my data
What to know
How it works
An open-source Laravel package for building Excel, CSV, and PDF exports from a single definition, with filters, relationships, queues, permissions, and high-performance streaming.
Pricing
Open source.
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Compress Pro

LiveWatched 20d

A free, open-source browser tool that compresses and converts images, video, audio and PDFs entirely on your device with no uploads or ads — a general utility, not developer-specific.

FreeWorks offlineData stays with you
What to know
How it works
An open-source app with 47 tools for compressing and converting images, video, audio and PDFs, with all processing happening on-device so files never leave your computer, including offline use.
What's different
No upload step at all — compression runs entirely locally, works offline, with no ads, accounts or size limits.
Pricing
Free forever.
Best for
Anyone who wants to compress or convert media files without uploading them to a server.
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An open-source desktop app that scans OpenAPI/Swagger APIs against 49+ OWASP security rules and generates vulnerability reports.

Open source
What to know
How it works
Applies YAML-based OWASP API Security rules to OpenAPI 3.1, Swagger 2.0, and Postman specs, producing PDF/HTML reports; also runnable via CLI/Docker for CI/CD.
Best for
Developers and security engineers scanning APIs as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
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An open-source, local-first Markdown notepad for personal note-taking, built with Electron.

FreeWorks offlineOpen source
What to know
How it works
A Markdown notepad built with Electron, React, and TypeScript that stores notes locally.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
Writers and thinkers wanting a private, local Markdown second-brain.
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The Convert File

LiveWatched 19d

A free, open-source browser tool for converting and compressing files into ZIP format, and editing Word documents into PDF online — a general file utility, not developer-specific.

FreeOpen sourceNo ads
What to know
How it works
Converts and compresses multiple files into ZIP format directly in the browser, and can edit Word documents online before converting them to PDF.
What's different
Open-source and runs entirely in the browser, ad-free.
Pricing
100% free.
Best for
Anyone needing a private, ad-free way to convert or compress files without uploading them elsewhere.
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VisualMD

LiveWatched 19d

Turns your Markdown files into a visual workspace with outlines and mind maps while keeping the underlying files as plain Markdown — for developers, writers and creators.

Works offlineOpen source
What to know
How it works
Adds a visual layer, outlines, mind maps, multiple views, on top of Markdown files while keeping the underlying files as plain Markdown, combined with AI-assisted writing and Git-based version history.
What's different
Open-source, local-first, and runs in the browser, keeping files as native Markdown rather than locking content into a proprietary format.
Best for
Developers, writers, and creators who want to navigate long Markdown documents visually without leaving the Markdown format.
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PDFClear

LiveWatched 5d
Data stays with youOpen source
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FreeWebTools

LiveWatched 5d
FreeNo sign-upOpen source
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