When Scott suggested I cover a new open-source app for Linux on the basis it is "like Microsoft PowerToys for developers", I wasn't exactly sure what I'd

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DevToys, an open-source app described as a 'Swiss Army knife for developers', is now available for Linux. It includes 30 tools for developers such as converters, encoders/decoders, formatters, generators, graphics tools, testers, and text helpers. The app features smart detection, a CLI version, and is extensible. The development journey from a Windows-only app to a cross-platform tool was discussed by the developer, highlighting the challenges of building a .NET app for multiple OSes. Users can download the app from the DevToys GitHub releases page or website, with DEB installer or binary build options available for Ubuntu users.

DevToys (Developer Tools App) is Now Available for Linux

<p>This both excites and disturbs me:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excited because I use one or more of these tools everyday.</li>
<li>Disturbed because I have a feeling I’ll forget I have these toys installed and will default to my bookmarks (or Google) first.</li>
</ul>
