Issue #630  (JS Utils, Build Tools, Uncats)08/14/25

 

JavaScript Utilities

Nostalgist.js — A JavaScript library for developers that allows you to run emulators of retro consoles, like NES and Sega Genesis, within web browsers.

Bluefish — A diagramming framework that uses primitives called relations that work as the building blocks of your diagrams and can share children with other relations, and don't need to fully specify their childrens' layouts.

Design Accessible UIs in Figma — Catch accessibility issues before they reach dev. The Accessibility Design Toolkit Figma plugin helps you find and fix WCAG violations, simulate color blindness, auto-generate alt text, and share dev-ready notes – all within your design file.  SPONSORED 

StaticSearch — A simple search engine you can add to any static website, using client-side JavaScript and JSON data files so there's no need for back-end server technologies or databases.

color-convert — A color conversion library for JavaScript and Node.js that converts all ways between RGB, HSL, HSV, HWB, CMYK, ANSI, ANSI16, Hex strings, and CSS keywords (will round to closest).

showify — A comprehensive cross-platform library for stringifying any JavaScript value into a human-readable format, handling nearly every scenario you might encounter.

Emoji-Fallback.js — A utility that replaces emoji characters with emoji images on devices that don't have emoji support, with image emojis using Twemoji if needed.

Tinypool — A fast, efficient Node.js worker thread pool implementation that's a fork of an older library but with fewer dependencies and a smaller footprint.

Build Tools, Bundlers, etc.

express-generator-typescript — A new Express.js tool similar to the express-generator module, configured to use TypeScript instead of plain JavaScript and complies with Typescript best practices.

pkg.vc — A utility that lets you preview and test your npm packages instantly, enabling you to install from pull requests, manage private packages, and accelerate your development workflow.

Expo Release It — An opinionated Expo CI/CD workflow CLI for building, uploading, and submitting Expo projects on your machine.

Rapyd.Cloud — Most web hosting crack under heavy traffic, slowing down when it matters most. Get enterprise-grade infrastructure that keeps your dynamic WordPress sites blazing fast with zero downtime or slowdowns.   SPONSORED 

eslint-config-biome — A plugin that disables ESLint rules that have an equivalent and recommended Biome rule, allowing the simultaneous use of Biome and ESLint.

Better T Stack — A modern CLI for scaffolding end-to-end type-safe TypeScript projects that are production-ready, customizable, and have best practices included.

eslint-processor-vue-blocks — A utility to create virtual files in ESLint for each Vue SFC block to lint them individually.

PinMe — A simple and easy-to-use command-line tool (or optionally use the browser) for uploading files and directories to the IPFS network.
 

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The Uncateg­orizables

Basic Design Patterns — A collection of essential design patterns for software development in JavaScript, with practical examples Singleton, Factory Method, Observer, and more.

varlock — A tool for .env files that are built for sharing, human-first, and AI-friendly, with powerful validation capabilities, type-safety, built-in security, and more.

FossFLOW — A 3D isometric diagramming tool that allows you to create beautiful software and engineering architecture diagrams with an option to choose from hundreds of icons and symbols.

Whimsy — A small game engine and fantasy console that allows for making narrative-driven exploratory games with no prior experience in game development.

Rapyd.Cloud — Looking for a new WordPress host? Get enterprise-grade infrastructure that keeps your dynamic WordPress sites blazing fast with zero downtime or slowdowns.   SPONSORED 

@platformatic/php-node — A Rust-based tool to run PHP applications within the same process as a Node.js application, allowing for communication between Node.js and PHP without any network connection in the middle.

s3mini — An ultra-lightweight TypeScript client for S3-compatible object storage that runs on Node, Bun, Cloudflare Workers, and other edge platforms.

Bucket — A feature flags solution that includes AI flag cleanup, company-level controls, strong type-safety, Linear and Slack integration, and more. Includes a modest free plan.

Commercial Apps & Classifieds