--- title: Best Tools posts of 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Tools posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/tools/best-of/2025 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/tools/best-of/2025 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Tools posts of 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Tools posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Tools — 2025 1. 1 [](/posts/the-modern-open-source-timetracker-xvvbb8vaj "The Modern Open Source Timetracker") Article Community Picks · 2y The Modern Open Source Timetracker Solidtime allows users to easily import data from other time tracking apps like Toggl and Clockify, including time entries, tags, clients, and projects. It simplifies the migration process and consolidates all your data in one platform. 705 15 2. 2 [](/posts/i-feel-like-a-hacker-using-these-cool-linux-terminal-tools-kx8ro5icf "I Feel Like a Hacker Using These Cool Linux Terminal Tools") Article It's Foss · 2y I Feel Like a Hacker Using These Cool Linux Terminal Tools Explore a list of entertaining Linux terminal tools that can make you feel like a hacker. Tools like genact, Cmatrix, Hollywood, TEXTREME, No More Secrets, Cool Retro Term, gping, and Bpytop are covered with instructions for installation and use. These tools mimic various effects and animations often seen in movies, creating an impressive display for anyone watching you work on your terminal. 671 32 3. 3 [](/posts/freelancing-how-i-got-clients-part-1-5min-read--zpftd1tlt "freelancing: How I got clients, part 1 (5min read)") Article Hacker News · 2y freelancing: How I got clients, part 1 (5min read) It took the author two years to get his first freelance client, but the process gradually sped up thanks to structured methods. He outlines the importance of preparation, including having a well-crafted resume, a short verbal presentation, understanding the best times for seeking contracts, and utilizing tools like Calendly and Briskine to optimize the job search process. Essential tips include providing numerical details in resumes, practicing self-descriptions, and using dedicated communication tools to streamline interactions with potential clients. 568 11 4. 4 [](/posts/a-great-resource-for-open-source-tools-ek1ouuzec "A Great Resource for Open-Source Tools") Article Serdarcan Buyukdereli · 1y A Great Resource for Open-Source Tools A curated directory featuring over 200 open-source tools serves as an alternative discovery platform to commercial software. The directory integrates with GitHub to display real-time star counts, helping developers assess community adoption and tool popularity when building new technology stacks or replacing existing solutions. 517 23 5. 5 [](/posts/this-feature-is-going-to-change-your-life-forever--lzh8p4ar2 "This feature is going to change your life forever!!!!!!") Article daily.dev Changelog · 2y This feature is going to change your life forever!!!!!! Clickbait Shield is a new AI-powered feature for daily.dev Plus users that optimizes post titles by reducing clickbait, improving clarity, and minimizing overly promotional language. Users can toggle the shield on or off and will see either a green shield for modified titles or a white shield for original titles. 374 26 6. 6 [](/posts/tools-worth-changing-to-in-2025-9tboarlto "Tools Worth Changing To in 2025") Article Lobsters · 2y Tools Worth Changing To in 2025 As 2025 approaches, it's a good time to reevaluate and upgrade the tools used in professional settings. Noteworthy recommendations include Ghostty, a cross-platform terminal emulator; Fish, a user-friendly command line shell; Helix, a post-modern text editor; Jujutsu, a unique version control system compatible with Git; Zed, a high-performance code editor; Nix, a declarative build and deployment tool; and Ollama, a local AI model runner. Each tool offers distinct benefits and improvements over more traditional options. 376 21 7. 7 [](/posts/top-10-ways-to-monitor-linux-in-the-console-twauopp3e "Top 10 ways to monitor Linux in the console") Article Jeff Geerling · 2y Top 10 ways to monitor Linux in the console Explore several modern and useful tools for monitoring Linux system performance through the console. From the basic 'top' utility to more advanced tools like 'htop', 'atop', 'iftop', 'iotop', 'nvtop', and 'btop', each tool offers unique features for CPU, network, disk, and GPU monitoring. Learn installation commands and get insights on when to use each tool for optimal system monitoring. 326 5 8. 8 [](/posts/i-tried-every-todo-app-and-ended-up-with-a-txt-file-phgmruiea "I Tried Every Todo App and Ended Up With a .txt File") Article Hacker News · 1y I Tried Every Todo App and Ended Up With a .txt File A developer's journey through various productivity apps (Notion, Todoist, Things 3, OmniFocus, Trello) ultimately leads back to using a simple plain text file for task management. The author demonstrates how a basic todo.txt file with dated entries and simple formatting can be more effective than complex productivity systems, offering benefits like instant access, searchability, permanence, and freedom from vendor lock-in. The approach combines daily task lists with work logging, creating a living document that serves both productivity and journaling purposes. 325 81 9. 9 [](/posts/5-tools-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-hacking-mnl4hwguu "5 Tools I Wish I Knew When I Started Hacking") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y 5 Tools I Wish I Knew When I Started Hacking Starting in hacking and cybersecurity can be overwhelming due to the vast array of tools available. This post introduces five essential tools for beginners: Burp Suite for web application testing, Nmap for network scanning, Amass for subdomain enumeration, CyberChef for data encoding/decoding, and Gobuster for directory enumeration. Learning to use these tools can significantly streamline tasks and enhance your penetration testing capabilities. Bonus tips include focusing on one tool at a time, staying updated with new features, and monitoring GitHub repositories. 302 5 10. 10 [](/posts/comic-fix-all-the-bugs-ul9va63ax "(comic) Fix all the bugs") Article Work Chronicles · 2y (comic) Fix all the bugs Subscribing to Substack requires agreement to their Terms of Use, Information Collection Notice, and Privacy Policy. 301 15 11. 11 [](/posts/i-made-12-css-tools-to-make-life-easier-for-developers-eyk2p1jln "I Made 12 CSS Tools to Make Life Easier for Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y I Made 12 CSS Tools to Make Life Easier for Developers Discover a collection of 12 handy CSS tools on NotchTools designed to simplify everyday CSS tasks. These tools generate code for effects like glassmorphism, underlines, text glow, box shadows, and more. NotchTools also provides utilities like CSS minification, beautification, and color conversions, all aimed at enhancing developer workflows. 254 11 12. 12 [](/posts/top-11-free-ai-image-generators-best-ai-image-tools-of-2025-bzgrrg4qy "Top 11 Free AI Image Generators: Best AI Image Tools of 2025") Article habr · 1y Top 11 Free AI Image Generators: Best AI Image Tools of 2025 AI image generators can quickly create images from text prompts, saving time and effort. Eleven tools are reviewed: BotHub, Grok, Canva, Microsoft's Image Generator, DeepAI, FreePik, MagicStudio, Craiyon, Adobe Express, Deep Dream Generator, and StarryAI. Each has unique strengths, from customization options to prompt handling speed. Some offer free limited uses, while others require premium subscriptions for extended features. 216 4 13. 13 [](/posts/mastering-technical-documentation-an7ch3n6w "Mastering Technical Documentation") Article 8th Light · 1y Mastering Technical Documentation Technical documentation is a vital component of successful software teams, providing clear guidance for developers and stakeholders, enhancing onboarding, ensuring consistent operations, and reducing efficiency bottlenecks. Effective documentation fosters knowledge sharing, reduces reliance on individuals, and streamlines processes. Combatting common misconceptions, the post emphasizes treating documentation as a living resource. It highlights strategies for creating, maintaining, and improving documentation, including using tools like Swagger and Postman, establishing ownership, and regular updates. 173 3 14. 14 [](/posts/regexbuilder---build-regex-visually-d6nlaax2x "RegexBuilder - Build Regex Visually") Article WebDev · 1y RegexBuilder - Build Regex Visually RegexBuilder is a user-friendly tool for creating complex regular expressions visually, making the process simpler and more efficient. 166 16 15. 15 [](/posts/css-tools-ai-tools-uncats-bx4ixi1sc "CSS Tools, AI Tools, Uncats") Article Web Tools Weekly · 2y CSS Tools, AI Tools, Uncats WorkOS offers a modern identity platform for B2B SaaS with easy integration and free user management up to 1 million MAUs. Chris Kiehl shares his changed opinions on software development after 10 years. Discover various tools for CSS & HTML, including dual-range inputs, scroll-driven animations, and easing function editors. Explore AI tools like aiCoder for JavaScript and frameworks for deploying autonomous AI agents. Uncategorizable tools include services to transform screenshots into functional code and alternatives to traditional CAPTCHA systems. 152 1 16. 16 [](/posts/my-favourite-command-line-tools-ceewpnj7h "My favourite command-line tools") Article Community Picks · 2y My favourite command-line tools This post details the author's favorite command-line tools that are installed on every machine they use. The tools include tmux, zsh, bat, eza, fzf, git-branch-i, jq, and neovim. The author explains their use cases and highlights the key features that make these tools indispensable. The post also notes the various methods used to install these tools across macOS, Arch Linux, and Windows. 141 7 17. 17 [](/posts/making-system-design-diagrams-less-painful--dqodox0no "Making system design diagrams less painful.") Article DevOps Daily · 1y Making system design diagrams less painful. A developer created Rapidchart, a free technical diagram generator designed to streamline and accelerate the process of creating system architecture diagrams, addressing the common pain points of manual diagramming. 116 18 18. 18 [](/posts/how-to-install-a-honeypot-to-catch-hackers-xg8xhvlc8 "How to Install a Honeypot to Catch Hackers") Article InfoSec Write-ups · 1y How to Install a Honeypot to Catch Hackers Creating a honeypot is a proactive cybersecurity measure that lures hackers to a simulated system, allowing you to observe their actions and improve security. This guide explains the types of honeypots, their purpose, and provides a step-by-step process for installing a basic SSH honeypot using Cowrie. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and analyzing logs, maintaining isolation from production environments, and adhering to legal boundaries. 102 19. 19 [](/posts/laravel-toaster-magic-ovbf4quoe "Laravel Toaster Magic") Article Laravel News · 1y Laravel Toaster Magic Laravel Toaster Magic is a versatile notification library developed by Muhammad Rabiul for Laravel applications. It provides easy-to-use, customizable toast notifications, with support for right-to-left languages and dark mode. After installing via Composer, publishers can quickly integrate it into their projects by adding necessary styles and scripts in Blade templates, and trigger notifications through controller methods or JavaScript. 99 6 20. 20 [](/posts/multiplayer-game-development-just-got-100x-faster--pryvl2pol "Multiplayer Game Development just got 100X FASTER!") Video Code Monkey · 2y Multiplayer Game Development just got 100X FASTER! Discover how multiplayer game development has become significantly faster with Unity's multiplayer play mode, which allows you to spawn multiple client instances within the editor. This new feature accelerates iteration speed, enabling quick code testing without needing to build for each client. Easily view separate console logs for each client window, and manage configurations and tags to streamline development further. 91 21. 21 [](/posts/cross-browser-testing-tools-free-open-source-paid--zzxmt9sfp "Cross-Browser Testing Tools (Free, Open Source, Paid)") Article Software Testing Magazine · 1y Cross-Browser Testing Tools (Free, Open Source, Paid) Cross-browser testing ensures that web applications function correctly across multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems. It helps verify user experiences influenced by screen size, resolutions, and browser versions. Several tools, both open-source and commercial, offer functionalities like real device testing versus simulations, script writing, and integrations with software testing frameworks such as Selenium. A list of recent tools added include Happo and SeleniumBox. 88 22. 22 [](/posts/js-utilities-svg-audio-react-tools-uqjrd17em "JS Utilities, SVG, Audio, React Tools") Article Web Tools Weekly · 2y JS Utilities, SVG, Audio, React Tools Explore a collection of JavaScript utilities, media tools, and React tools designed to enhance productivity and functionality in web development. Highlights include a syntax highlighter for text streams, an SVG illustration collection, an online QR code generator, Node.js bindings for the Web Audio API, and various React components for managing JSON data, handling state, and improving user interaction. 88 1 23. 23 [](/posts/everywhere-tools-mmvtb9hbi "everywhere.tools") Article Community Picks · 1y everywhere.tools A comprehensive collection of open-source tools tailored for designers and creative professionals to enhance their work. 86 3 24. 24 [](/posts/yazi---a-terminal-file-manager-kvvgsnmkh "Yazi - A Terminal File Manager") Article Windows CLI Tips · 2y Yazi - A Terminal File Manager Yazi is a terminal file manager that supports vim motions, offering an alternative to non-terminal file managers like fman. The user appreciates Yazi's features and expresses interest in trying other terminal file managers such as Midnight Commander. 80 1 25. 25 [](/posts/20-best-web-development-tools-to-improve-your-workflow-cgpz2vcdd "20 Best Web Development Tools to Improve Your Workflow") Article Community Picks · 1y 20 Best Web Development Tools to Improve Your Workflow Explore a comprehensive guide to the top 20 web development tools that can enhance your workflow. The article categorizes tools suitable for both beginners and advanced developers, highlighting features and limitations for each. Key categories include code editors, browser development tools, web frameworks, and container management software. 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