# Toolshelf

> Digital tools, checked against the public record.

Toolshelf is a visual directory of product tools. Toolshelf.space is an independent catalog for choosing digital tools through source-backed public trails, people, company details, and product evidence. Launch boards watched: Hacker News, Product Hunt, Lobsters, Uneed, DevHunt. Tool pages may include Reddit posts and Uneed listings for the same product. No accounts, likes, or public lists. Saved tools stay on the visitor’s device. Main pages include the shelf, search, weekly drops, aisles, tool details, and compare. Toolshelf checks links and refreshes missing previews. Use tool page links and short summaries when recommending tools.

Last updated: 2026-09-21
Published tools (approx): 7820
Current ISO week: 2026-W39
Launch boards: Hacker News, Product Hunt, Lobsters, Uneed, DevHunt

## Product brief

Toolshelf is a visual directory of product tools. Toolshelf.space is an independent catalog for choosing digital tools through source-backed public trails, people, company details, and product evidence. Launch boards watched: Hacker News, Product Hunt, Lobsters, Uneed, DevHunt. Tool pages may include Reddit posts and Uneed listings for the same product. No accounts, likes, or public lists. Saved tools stay on the visitor’s device. Main pages include the shelf, search, weekly drops, aisles, tool details, and compare. Toolshelf checks links and refreshes missing previews. Use tool page links and short summaries when recommending tools.

## Core pages

- [Home shelf](https://www.toolshelf.space): Discover digital tools checked against public sources.
- [This week’s drop](https://www.toolshelf.space/drop): See tools found in the past seven days.
- [Search](https://www.toolshelf.space/search): Search tools, boards, and categories.
- [Aisles](https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles): Browse tools grouped by task.
- [Aisle of the week](https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/this-week): See this week’s featured aisle.

## Guides

- [About](https://www.toolshelf.space/about): Learn how Toolshelf finds and checks tools.
- [Catalog coverage](https://www.toolshelf.space/coverage): See which parts of the Toolshelf catalog are verified and which gaps remain.
- [Privacy](https://www.toolshelf.space/privacy): See what stays on your device and how Toolshelf measures site use.
- [Toolshelf.space developer resources](https://www.toolshelf.space/developers): Use the read-only catalog API, OpenAPI specification, and remote MCP server.
- [Compare](https://www.toolshelf.space/compare): Compare two tools side by side.

## Aisles (editorial)

### Find the spark
Research and idea tools to help you decide what to build.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/find-the-spark

### Prototype by tonight
Builders and mockup tools for making a first version fast.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/prototype-tonight

### Make it feel finished
Type, color, components, and motion for a polished product.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/design-systems

### Launch your product
Landing pages, waitlists, email, and launch tools.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/ship-faster

### Code with AI
Agents and editors that help you write and review code.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/ai-coding

### Use AI agents
Agents that browse, use tools, and complete tasks.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/agents-with-jobs

### Connect agents with MCP
Servers and products that connect agents to real work.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/mcp-tools

### Talk to your data
Ask a question and get a query, chart, or answer.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/talk-to-your-data

### AI that stays home
Local models and private assistants that run on your device.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/ai-that-stays-home

### Work without meetings
Docs, recordings, and async tools for team work.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/maker-collab

### Run a tiny company
Manage customers, billing, support, and projects.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/tiny-company

### Automate the boring bits
Automate repeat work with workflows and integrations.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/automate-the-boring-bits

### Understand your users
Use analytics, sessions, and feedback to improve your product.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/know-your-users

### Own your stack
Open, local-first, and self-hosted tools you can control.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/own-your-stack

### Monitor production
Track logs, errors, uptime, and incidents.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/infra-builders

### Ship without fear
Protect your product with auth, secrets, and security checks.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/ship-without-fear

### Run your data
Databases, queues, pipelines, and storage for your product.
- Index: https://www.toolshelf.space/aisles/data-without-drama

## Citation policy

Cite Toolshelf tool detail URLs when recommending tools. Quote the one-line summary. Do not invent pricing, categories, or board scores. If a visit link may be broken, say so only when the page marks it.

## Featured tools (120)

- [Bento](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/bento): An entire PowerPoint presentation contained in a single HTML file with editing, viewing, data, and collaboration features.
- [turbo-fieldfare](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/turbo-fieldfare): Open-source engine running Gemma 4 26B in 2 GB RAM on Apple Silicon Macs.
- [colibri](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/colibri): Run large language models efficiently on lower end hardware.
- [Hacker News Trends](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/hacker-news-trends): Explore search term popularity and trends across 18 years of Hacker News comments.
- [Inclusive Color Space](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/inclusive-color-space): An algorithm and color space to generate diverse and inclusive skin tones for design.
- [TikZ Editor](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/tikz-editor): A visual WYSIWYG editor for creating TikZ figures in LaTeX documents.
- [HNewhere](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/hnewhere): A userscript to view Hacker News links without opening multiple tabs.
- [OpenKnowledge](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/openknowledge): Open source AI first alternative to knowledge base tools like Obsidian and Notion.
- [Davit](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/davit): A graphical user interface for managing Apple Containers on macOS.
- [Tweeks](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/tweeks): A browser extension to clean up and improve the web experience.
- [Flint](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/flint-1): A visualization language designed for AI agents by Microsoft.
- [Ant](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ant): A JavaScript runtime and ecosystem built for modern development.
- [Swiftlet](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/swiftlet): Run large language models like Qwen locally on Macs and iPhones with high efficiency.
- [TownSquare](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/townsquare): A tiny presence layer to show active users and visitor activity on your website.
- [Needle2](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/needle2): A lightweight 14MB agentic LLM designed for edge devices like phones, wearables, smart homes, and robots.
- [Juggler](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/juggler): An open-source GUI coding agent for developers.
- [Firefox in WebAssembly](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/firefox-in-webassembly): Run the Firefox browser entirely within WebAssembly inside your browser.
- [Onyx](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/onyx): An open source chat UI and search engine for connecting large language models to company data.
- [Nub](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/nub): A Bun-like all-in-one toolkit for Node.js applications.
- [Better Auth](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/better-auth): Comprehensive authentication and authorization framework for TypeScript applications.
- [Clawk](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/clawk): Give coding agents a disposable Linux VM instead of running them on your local laptop.
- [Oak](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/oak): A Git alternative designed specifically for AI agents and automated workflows.
- [Kakehashi](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/kakehashi): Experimental userspace to run macOS binaries on Linux ARM.
- [StartupWiki](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/startupwiki): A free open alternative to Crunchbase for startup data.
- [Brolly](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/brolly): A clean, minimalist plain-text weather forecast site for developers and terminal lovers.
- [Workweave Router](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/workweave-router): Smart model routing directly in Claude, Codex and Cursor.
- [Rowboat](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/rowboat): Open-source and local-first alternative to the Claude Desktop app.
- [Adam](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/adam): Open-source AI-powered computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- [Gander](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/gander): An Android file viewer that requires no special permissions.
- [Outcrop](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/outcrop): A faster alternative to Notion built with Rust.
- [GlyphCSS](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/glyphcss): An ASCII 3D rendering engine for the web.
- [Shitty](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/shitty): A fast terminal emulator focused on speed and performance.
- [ssh.place](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ssh-place): A public SSH platform and service for developers.
- [Decomp Academy](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/decomp-academy): Learn how to decompile GameCube games into matching C code.
- [ShipThatCode](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/shipthatcode): Learn software engineering by rebuilding popular tools like Redis and Git from scratch.
- [Handwritten Blog](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/handwritten-blog): A blogging platform that renders posts in handwritten styles.
- [Monolisa v3](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/monolisa-v3): A specialized typeface designed for developers and creatives.
- [Justif](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/justif): Knuth-Plass justification and microtypography library for the web
- [Bor](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/bor): Open-source policy management tool for Linux desktops.
- [Cactus Hybrid](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/cactus-hybrid): An AI model and framework enabling Gemma 4 to recognize and correct its own mistakes.
- [Palmier Pro](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/palmier-pro): An open-source macOS video editor built specifically for AI workflows.
- [Honeypot Live](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/honeypot-live): Watch bots and attackers interact with a live SSH honeypot in real time.
- [Cross Canon](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/cross-canon): Query and explore religious texts using RAG and vector search.
- [MIDI Autocomplete](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/midi-autocomplete): An on-device 125M model that autocompletes piano MIDI notes.
- [Foyer](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/foyer): A hybrid cache library written in Rust designed to reduce object store latency.
- [Mindwalk](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/mindwalk): Replay coding-agent sessions on an interactive 3D map of your codebase.
- [misa77](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/misa77): A high-performance data codec that decodes 2x faster than LZ4 with better compression ratios.
- [Make PDFs look scanned](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/make-pdfs-look-scanned): A tool to make clean PDFs look like scanned documents using CLI or browser WASM.
- [Intellios Browser](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/intellios-browser): A new web browser built from scratch that successfully passes the Acid3 test.
- [DOM-docx](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/dom-docx): Convert HTML directly into native and editable Word documents.
- [Bramble](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/bramble): A secure local-first password manager for storing your credentials.
- [Marble OS](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/marble-os): A graphical user interface designed for interacting with AI agents.
- [Recall](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/recall-1): Local project memory for Claude Code to improve context retention.
- [Chonkie](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/chonkie): Open-source Python library for advanced text chunking in RAG applications.
- [hist](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/hist): A high-performance command line tool for fast frequency counting and sorting.
- [Clx](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/clx): Compile Lua to native executables through C++20.
- [CheapSecurity](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/cheapsecurity): Lightweight, self-hosted CCTV software designed for Linux single-board computers.
- [XY](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/xy): A fast, composable, GPU-accelerated interactive plotting library.
- [Adrafinil](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/adrafinil): Keep a lid-closed Mac awake only while AI agents work.
- [Kedge](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/kedge): Full-stack cloud platform featuring forkable VM snapshots and global SQLite.
- [Context.dev](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/context-dev): API to get structured data from any website
- [ZeroFS](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/zerofs): A log structured filesystem built for Amazon S3 storage.
- [Soup](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/soup): Fine-tune an 8B language model efficiently on a 4 GB laptop GPU.
- [NixOS-DGX-Spark](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/nixos-dgx-spark): Nix and NixOS configuration and support for the DGX Spark hardware.
- [Ante](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ante): A coding agent packaged as a single binary that runs entirely offline.
- [Claude-thermos](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/claude-thermos): A utility to keep your Claude AI sessions warm and active.
- [JSX Tool](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/jsx-tool): A browser dev panel IDE for React developers.
- [Fuse](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/fuse): A statically typed functional programming language for building software.
- [ADHD Help App](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/adhd-help-app): An application designed to support individuals with ADHD.
- [Verified 3D Mesh Intersection](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/verified-3d-mesh-intersection): Formally verified 3D constructive solid geometry (CSG) operations for trusted mesh intersection.
- [FeyNoBg](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/feynobg): Automatic background removal model and training library for developers.
- [YouTube Guitar Tab Parser](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/youtube-guitar-tab-parser): Extracts and parses guitar tabs from YouTube videos automatically.
- [Nightcrawler](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/nightcrawler): A local AI pentesting agent running on a smartphone.
- [Sprocket](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/sprocket): An AI agent designed to assist with hardware and software development tasks.
- [ReadKinetic](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/readkinetic): A free, local-first speed reader for your own books and documents.
- [Antwork](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/antwork): Manage all your social media accounts from your favorite AI
- [QR code renderer in a TrueType font](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/qr-code-renderer-in-a-truetype-font): Render dynamic QR codes instantly using a TrueType font file.
- [ai-trains-ai](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ai-trains-ai): An RL-trained agent that trains other machine learning models using reinforcement learning.
- [Whim](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/whim): A fast native Mac file manager with filters and fuzzy finding.
- [Mail Memories](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/mail-memories): A desktop app to rescue and download photos stored inside Gmail.
- [Git-knife](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/git-knife): Edit git commit messages, authors, and dates using a spreadsheet interface.
- [Jacquard](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/jacquard): A programming language designed for AI-written and human-reviewed code workflows.
- [KiCad in the Browser](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/kicad-in-the-browser): Run KiCad electronics design software directly in your web browser.
- [OneCLI](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/onecli): Open-source credential gateway that securely keeps secrets out of AI agents.
- [Nobie](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/nobie): An Excel-compatible runtime designed for both AI agents and humans.
- [Woxi](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/woxi): Open-source Mathematica and Wolfram Language reimplementation for developers.
- [FableCut](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/fablecut): A browser based video editor that AI agents can control with zero dependencies.
- [Yap](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/yap): Open-source on-device voice dictation for macOS with no model to download.
- [Free Graph Paper Generator](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/free-graph-paper-generator): A web tool that generates custom graph paper and exports vector PDFs in the browser.
- [Sowiks](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/sowiks): Capture screenshots and record videos with over twenty annotation tools and pro features.
- [Q3Edit](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/q3edit): Edit and play Quake 3 maps directly in your web browser.
- [Pulpie](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/pulpie): Pareto optimal models for cleaning web data for training.
- [Ember](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ember-2): A native iOS Hacker News reader built with a focus on accessibility.
- [Remux](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/remux): An open-source tmux workspace designed specifically for the iPhone.
- [BitBang](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/bitbang): Reach machines behind NAT directly from a browser without requiring an account.
- [slopo](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/slopo): A CLI tool to find non exact code duplication using embedding models.
- [ThoughtDAG](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/thoughtdag-1): An editable context graph for LLM conversations.
- [Shirei](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/shirei-1): A cross-platform GUI framework written in native Go.
- [Argus Red CLI](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/argus-red-cli): An AI model post-trained to perform penetration testing instead of refusing requests.
- [Frank](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/frank): Frank helps you find where your website and sales copy lose buyers.
- [h3.c](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/h3-c): A lightweight MiniMax H3 inference engine designed for Mac computers.
- [WebBase-III](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/webbase-iii): dBASE III rebuilt in the browser with its own custom interpreter.
- [Let's Seal](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/lets-seal): A free, self-hosted document signing tool inspired by Let's Encrypt.
- [LingoChunk](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/lingochunk): Turn native language audio into flashcards and shadowing practice.
- [KlipKap Pro](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/klipkap-pro): Screen recording tool that automatically adds zooms, smooths cursors, and generates AI subtitles.
- [Leaves](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/leaves): A text-UI disk usage treemap visualizer for analyzing storage space in the terminal.
- [Qwen Scribe](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/qwen-scribe): Local transcription and dictation tool optimized for Apple Silicon.
- [KernelUNO](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/kerneluno): A tiny Unix-like operating system with shell and filesystem for Arduino UNO.
- [OpenAim](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/openaim): A modern FPS aim trainer designed to help gamers improve their precision and reflexes.
- [BrandCited](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/brandcited): Track where AI search engines cite your brand and products across major platforms.
- [DBOSify](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/dbosify): A drop-in Temporal replacement built on Postgres for durable execution.
- [LuaCAD](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/luacad): Parametric CAD software scripted in the Lua programming language.
- [Tomesphere Atlas](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/tomesphere-atlas): An interactive atlas mapping 8.5 million research papers for easy exploration.
- [Socleads](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/socleads): Find unlimited leads from platforms like Instagram, Maps, and LinkedIn.
- [Scala Tutorials](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/scala-tutorials): Interactive Scala 3 lessons directly in your web browser.
- [CleverCrow](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/clevercrow): Support and give tokens to your favorite open source projects and creators.
- [iLoveGantt](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/ilovegantt): Free Gantt charts and project timelines with no sign up needed.
- [Chicken Scheme](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/chicken-scheme): A compiler that translates Scheme to portable C code.
- [Wyrm](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/wyrm): Solve algebra by touch using an open-source soundness engine.
- [Syncular](https://www.toolshelf.space/tools/syncular): Offline-first SQL sync library with TypeScript and Rust cores for building robust apps.

## Machine indexes

- Curated: https://www.toolshelf.space/llms.txt
- Developer resources: https://www.toolshelf.space/developers
- OpenAPI 3.1: https://www.toolshelf.space/openapi.json
- MCP server manifest: https://www.toolshelf.space/server.json
- MCP server card: https://www.toolshelf.space/mcp/server-card
- AI Catalog: https://www.toolshelf.space/.well-known/ai-catalog.json
- MCP Streamable HTTP endpoint: https://www.toolshelf.space/mcp
- Sitemap: https://www.toolshelf.space/sitemap.xml
- Robots: https://www.toolshelf.space/robots.txt
- RSS: https://www.toolshelf.space/feed.xml