Launching uutil.space

A simple utility app with developer tools baked in, so I can run quick helpers from anywhere on the web.

Josh HamiltonFeb 25, 20263 min read

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Launching uutil.space · Josh Hamilton · 2026-02-25
https://nearbycoder.com/articles/launching-uutil-space/

I launched uutil.space as a super simple utility app with developer tools built in.

Code is open at github.com/nearbycoder/uutil.space.

uutil.space screenshot

Why I built it

I keep running into the same problem:

I need to do random dev-tool tasks while browsing
the tool I need is never where I need it
I lose time jumping between tabs and apps

So I made one quick place I can open from anywhere and get straight to the utilities I use most.

What uutil.space is

A lightweight utility app for developer helpers
Built to be fast, simple, and always available in the browser
Focused on cutting friction for small repetitive tasks

What shipped

Live site: uutil.space
Open source repo: nearbycoder/uutil.space
Layoff log entry: Week 2: Shipping uutil.space
Project page: uutil.space

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