A list of some developer tools that I have found useful or want to look into at some point
Note: these are in no way endorsed or tested by McInnes Design and we take no responsibility for the state these tools are in, how they are maintained, or how you use them.
Build Tools
Lint, Test, Optimise, Repeat
Jest
Jest is a delightful JavaScript Testing Framework with a focus on simplicity.
UnCSS
UnCSS is a tool that removes unused CSS from your stylesheets
Meteor
Meteor is a full-stack JavaScript platform for developing modern web and mobile applications
Bun
Bun is a fast, incrementally adoptable all-in-one JavaScript, TypeScript & JSX toolkit
v0
v0 is an AI-powered development platform that turns ideas into production-ready, full-stack web apps
Nest
A progressive Node.js framework for building efficient, reliable and scalable server-side applications
Mintlify
Helping teams create and maintain world-class documentation built for both humans and AI
Temporal
A durable execution platform that lets you write the code you want
Render
Build, deploy, and scale your apps with unparalleled ease – from your first user to your billionth
Animation & Mockups
What UI isn't 100x better when something spins
GSAP
GSAP - A wildly robust JavaScript animation library built for professionals
CodeImage
Present your code examples as beautiful screenshots to post on social media
Previewed
The simplest way to create device mockups. All in your browser
React Spring
Create naturally fluid animations for your UI and interactions
Shots
Build animations, videos and images for your social media, webstore and more!
Vexus Spline Mockups
Vexus premium mockups offer realistic, real world scenes created entirely in Spline 3D
MockRocket.io
Create device mockups & product videos right in your web browser
Rotato
Stunning 3D mockups with your own app and web designs on the device screens. No 3D experience needed
Scribe
Instantly capture and optimize workflows so your team works smarter and faster
Editors & IDEs
Code where you want to code, how you want to code
Affinity
All the design and photo editing tools you need in one app
Cursor
Built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI
Extend Functionality
Trigger that email, grab that data, embed that form, check out that iframe
Mailersend
Email sending with high deliverability, easy integration, and a robust API supported by extensive documentation
Contentstack
Utilise Contentstack's headless CMS and real-time analytics for smarter, personal digital experiences
Prisma
A Postgres database that fits neatly into your workflow, scales with your app, and gets out of your way
Logo.dev
Access hundreds of millions of logos for your website or application. Updated daily, provided via a global CDN
Faker
Generate massive amounts of fake (but realistic) data for testing and development
React Flow
A customizable React component for building node-based editors and interactive diagrams
Mapbox
Maps that do more, the location platform of choice for developers, automakers, and innovators