Web & Internet
General Utilities
Down For Everyone Or Just Me - quick way to check if a specific website is having an outage
Print Friendly - tool to generate a simpler version of a given webpage for printing or downloading
Remove Paywalls - tools for circumventing paywalls
NoLog - collection of privacy tools
Cover Your Tracks - introduction to online privacy at the browser level
Where Goes - tool for testing where links redirect to
Postybirb - downloadable tool for crossposting across different websites
Watch2Gether - tool for syncing up videos to watch with others
Hyperbeam - tool for syncing up videos to watch with others
Highlighting Text in Links with Text Fragments - guide to creating links that highlight a particular part of the page
Browsers & Add-ons
Firefox Containers - browser add-on that lets you use multiple different accounts at once without having to log in and out
AutomaticDark - browser add-on for switching between light mode and dark mode according to time of day
uBlock Origin - browser extension to block ads and filter specific elements of your choice
NoScript - browser add-on for blocking scripts as a privacy and security measure
SingleFile - browser add-on to help with saving webpages by including images (not necessary for text-only pages)
Stylus - browser add-on that lets you add custom CSS to other websites
Waterfox & Librewolf - pro-privacy web browsers similar to Firefox
Ironfox - mobile fork of Firefox for Android
Lynx - text-only web browser that runs in the terminal/command line
Video Download Helper - browser add-on for downloading videos
Privacy Redirect - browser add-on for redirecting to alternate front-ends
LibRedirect - browser add-on for redirecting to alternate front-ends
Databases & Search
Wayback Machine - online archive for saving and accessing previous versions of webpages
Marginalia Search - niche search engine that favors non-commercial sites
NoAI DuckDuckGo - general search engine without bot-generated summaries
TinEye Reverse Image Search - image search tool that can be useful for tracking down previous versions and older uploads
Terms of Service, Didn't Read - database of ToS reviews for different platforms and services
Online Spyware Watchdog - privacy reviews and guides
Minifeed - curated blog reader and search engine for the indie web
IndieBlog.page - compilation of indie web blogs
URL Town - curated web directory
RawWeb - search engine for personal websites
IndieWeb Discover - indie web search engine
Search My Site - indie web search engine
Web Design Museum - gallery of screengrabs from earlier days on the web
RSS Feeds
RSS Bridge - tool for generating RSS feeds for sites that don't have them
Kill the Newsletter - tool to convert newsletter emails into an Atom (RSS) feed
RSS Lookup - tool to check for RSS feeds
GetRSSFeed - tool to check for RSS feeds
RSS Finder - tool to check for RSS feeds
Site-Specific
Wikis:
- BreezeWiki - alternate front-end for accessing Wikia/Fandom wikis
- Indie Wiki Buddy - browser extension to help you find independent wikis
Youtube:
- Freetube - local client for accessing Youtube with more user-side privacy
- NewPipe - Android app for Youtube that removes ads
- Invidious - alternate front end for Youtube
- SponsorBlock - ad blocker for in-video promotions
- ytDownloader - program for downloading videos
yt-dlp - program for downloading videos via command line
- Search Fixer - browser add-on to de-clutter search results
Discord:
- Timestamp Converter - code generator for dates/times that will automatically display according to each user's own timezone
- Discord Chat Exporter - message history exporter
- Discordless - message history exporter
- DiscordMate - message history exporter
Pillowfort & Dreamwidth:
- Pillowfort Tassel - browser extension for adding more features to Pillowfort
- PillowRSS & Pillowfort Community RSS Generator - tool for creating a PF community RSS feed
- Dreamwidth Blocker Userscript - script for filtering out comments by keyword
- Dreamwidth Tag Blocker - code snippet for blocking a specific tag on Dreamwidth (to be used as a bookmarklet)
Tumblr:
- FindTags - bypass for the login wall on Tumblr's tag search page
- TumblBee - tool to backup Tumblr blog data
- Tumblr-Utils - tool to backup Tumblr blog data
- Priviblur Instance List - alternate front end for Tumblr
Bluesky & Twitter:
- Skythread - alternate thread/reply viewer for Bluesky
- Skyview - alternate thread/reply viewer for Bluesky
- Burnsky - tool for fixing Bluesky RSS feeds
- Nitter Instance Uptime & Health - database of remaining instances of Nitter, an alternate front-end for Twitter
Fediverse:
- Preview Domain Blocks - tool to check which federated sites have each other blocked
- Jort Link - URL redirector for protecting small sites from the Mastodon stampede
Misc:
- Delete Facebook - guide to deleting a Facebook account
- Redlib - alternate front-ends for Reddit (besides this instance list, there's also the Redlib instance by Canine Tools)
- How to Quit Spotify & Don't Just Replace it With Another Subscription - guides to Spotify alternatives
Words & Language
Vocabulary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary - standard dictionary for looking up definitions and synonyms
OneLook Reverse Dictionary - type in a description to find a related word
Tip of My Tongue by Chirag Mehta - look up words by meaning, what they start with, what they end with, or what they contain
Online Etymology Dictionary - look up a word's history or older meanings of a word
Word Hippo - collection of word lookup tools, such as synonyms, opposites, rhymes, and more
Dictionary of Unusual Words - list of words that sound a little peculiar
Glossary of Poetic Terms - list of words for techniques and styles used in poetry
Writing
Purdue OWL: General Writing Resources - extensive guides on the mechanics of writing (mostly geared toward informative writing, but the grammar guides can be relevant for fiction as well)
Grammar Monster - educational site dedicated to grammar and punctuation, where you can learn about things like appositives, antecedents, and participle phrases
Languages & Accents
International Dialects of English Archive - collection of audio clips sampling different accents from around the world
Speech Accent Archive - collection of audio clips sampling different accents from around the world
North American English Dialects - collection of info on regional pronunciation patterns
Searchable Index Diachronica - list of phonetic sound changes
Native Languages of the Americas - organization and resource dedicated to Indigenous language preservation, with linguistic family groupings, vocabulary lists, learning worksheets, and more
Lexical Elaboration Explorer - database of lexical elaboration rates across different languages
World Atlas of Language Structures - database of structural properties of languages
Endangered Languages Project - organization with resources to support language revitalization [note: landing page contains animations]
IPA Chart - reference site for the International Phonetic Alphabet
IPA Charts with Audio - reference site for the International Phonetic Alphabet
The World's Writing Systems - reference site about writing systems in different languages
Grammar Watch - linguistics bibliography
Living Dictionaries - translation dictionaries for uncommon and endangered languages
Learn 101 - language learning lessons
Constructed Languages
The Language Construction Kit - guide to making up fictional/constructed languages
Vulgarlang - constructed language word generator
Fiat Lingua - online archive of articles about constructed languages
Books & Texts
Free Stuff
Library Extension - browser extension that adds an indicator to bookstore pages if a book is available at your local library
Libby - service for accessing ebooks and audiobooks via your library card
Hoopla - service for accessing ebooks and audiobooks via your library card
ReciproCard (US) - reference site for finding libraries with reciprocal agreements (to let you get more library cards and access more ebooks)
Books Unbanned (US) - library cards for US teens
Project Gutenberg - free ebooks of works in the public domain
Standard Ebooks - free ebooks of works in the public domain
LibriVox - free audiobooks of works in the public domain
OpenStax - free ebooks of educational textbooks
Queer Liberation Library (US) - online library that provides digitial access to ebooks and audiobooks via Libby
JSTOR - academic database (register as an independent researcher to get 100 free articles a month)
HathiTrust - collection of free ebooks and texts
Pressbooks - catalog of open access textbooks
Bookshops
Bookshop.org - storefront for buying books through local independent bookstores
Libro.fm - storefront for buying audiobooks through local bookstores
List of DRM-Free Bookshops - vendors for ebooks without DRM, which means more complete ownership for the buyer
Smashwords - storefront for indie ebooks with no DRM
Thriftbooks - storefront for secondhand books
Libation - program for downloading audiobooks off Audible
Indie Bookstore Finder (US) - searchable database of indie bookstores in the US
Reference & Reviews
Book Series in Order - reference site for determining the order of books in a series
Speculative Fiction in Translation - compilation of speculative works that have been translated from other languages into English, including free short stories available online
LibraryThing - site for keeping a reading log
Grand Comics Database - reference database about print comics
RefSeek - search engine for researchers
Library of Congress Book Preservation FAQ - information on the care and keeping of very old books
Programs & Tools
LibreOffice - free open-source programs for text documents, spreadsheets, and more
Calibre - program for reading ebooks
DiffText - tool for comparing two different blocks of text
Online OCR - tool for converting images-of-text to text
Text Fixer - set of tools for quickly adjusting or converting large blocks of text, like by mass-removing unwanted line breaks
Zotero - free downloadable citation manager for academic writing
Tropy - free downloadable photo manager designed for archival research
Kinopio - tool for planning and brainstorming
Ellipsus - browser-based writing program that supports collaboration, geared toward authors
CryptPad - browser-based encrypted writing programs with collaboration (see also Suggestions for Using Cryptpad)
Fileverse - browser-based encrypted writing program with collaboration
Manuskript - downloadable program for fiction writers
Zines
Zine Arranger - tool for converting a multi-page PDF into a printable zine layout
Nice Zines - collection of guides for creating and sharing zines
Zine Crisis Mutual Assistance Group - organization and resources for people who make zines
ZineLibraries.info - site dedicated to zine libraries
Twenty Two Zines - zine resource library and community zine collection
Zine Cafe: Resources - resource list for making zines
Super Imposer 3000 - tool for creating print layouts for PDFs
Zine Imposer - tool for creating print layouts for PDFs
Music & Audio
Programs & Tools
Audacity - free downloadable audio program
Wavacity - free browser-based audio program
Cobalt - downloader for online video/audio
LMMS - free downloadable program for making music
FamiStudio - free downloadable program for making chiptune music
BeepBox - browser-based music composing program
Tenacity - audio editing and recording program
Transcribe! - audio player designed for transcription
Audacity: Recording Desktop Audio - guide to recording the output on your computer
Audacity: Recording Computer Playback on Linux - guide to the above, but on Linux
Strudel - tool to make music with text
AudioMass - browser-based audio editing program
Simple Audio Editor - downloadable audio editing program
Parlatype (Linux) - free program intended for audio transcription
Sound Effects
Free Sound - database of free user-uploaded audio
LaSonothèque (French) - database of free sounds
BBC Sound Effects Archive - database of free sound effects
Yellowstone Sound Library - database of nature sounds recorded at Yellowstone National Park
Xeno-Canto - database of user-uploaded wildlife sounds
SONNISS Game Audio GDC - collection of free video game sound effects
The Sounds Resource - collection of sound effects from video games
Free SFX - database of free sound effects
Audio.com - audio hosting and sound effects
Bfxr - browser tool for creating video game sound effects
Music Tracks
Bandcamp - storefront for buying and selling music directly from artists
Is it Bandcamp Friday - tool to check for the days when Bandcamp waives its cut of purchases, ensuring that all revenue goes to the original creators
Freegal Music - streaming and downloads via your library card
Open Music Archive - collection of out-of-copyright sound recordings, including music dating back to the 1920s
Free Music Archive - database of free original music
Tunefind - database of music used in TV shows, movies, and games
GenderSwap.FM - database of gender-swapped song covers
Moby Gratis - free instrumental music intended for creators
Mirlo - storefront for buying and selling music directly from artists
White Bat Audio - free music intended for creators
WhoSampled - database of sampled music and cover songs
Soundizz - tool to transfer a playlist
Merch Table - tool to scan a Spotify account for tracks available on Bandcamp
Queer Music Heritage - site dedicated to LGBT music history
Unstream - tool to search for artists on alternative platforms
NoCopyrightSounds - library of free music intended for creators
Incompetech - Music by Kevin MacLeod - free music intended for creators
Ambience & Radio
MyNoise - library of online noise generators for ambience and focus
Soma FM - listener-supported indie radio
Radio Garden - tool for tuning in to radio stations around the world
Tabletop Audio - original atmospheric audio for streaming in your browser, intended for tabletop roleplaying games
Ambient Chaos - audio sliders for a bunch of different atmospheric sounds
Tree.FM - audio recordings from forests around the world
Rainy Mood - classic rainstorm ambience
The Indie Beat Radio - online radio featuring independent music
Idial - directory of independent and community radio stations in the US
Internet Radio - database of radio stations online
Online Radio Box - database of radio stations online
Nightride FM - free online synthwave radio
Blanket - downloadable ambient sound program for Linux
Graphics & Images
Programs & Tools
Photopea - free browser-based image editor
Paint.net - free downloadable image editor for Windows (or Linux)
Inkscape - free downloadable program for vector graphics
Type Design Resources - collection of resources for creating fonts
Vectorization.org - free tool for converting rasterized images into vector images
Vectorizer.io - tool for converting rasterized images into vector images
Color Designer - collection of color-related tools, such as a palette builder and contrast checker
Hekate's 88x31 Button Maker - generator for 88x31 buttons
Dan's 88x31 Button Creator - generator for 88x31 buttons
Photocopy Effect - tool for converting an image into a grainy high-contrast version
PixiEditor - free image editing program
SVG Viewer - tool for opening SVGs
Online Image Editor - browser-based image editing program
Ezgif - tool for making simple animated gifs
Squoosh - image resizer
DigiKam - photo management program
Gthumb - photo management program for Linux
Fonts
What Font Is - automatic font identifier
FontForge - free font editor
FontStruct - free font editor
Birdfont - free font editor
Glyphr Studio - free font editor
FontCrafter - tool to turn your handwriting into a font
Fonts in Use - database dedicated to examples of typography
Name That Font - database of fonts from various logos
Assets & Databases
Creative Commons Search - search engine for creative commons photography, images, and audio
Public Domain Image Archive - database of public domain images
Old Book Illusstrations - database of art from old books (largely public domain)
Artvee - database of public domain art
Dimensions.com - reference database of object dimensions
Poly Haven - asset library for visual effects artists and game designers
TextureLabs - database of free textures for use in art and graphic designs
Texture Ninja - database of public domain textures
Typewriter Fonts - vintage fonts made from typewriters
Nappy - stock image collection focused on Black and Brown people
Disabled And Here - disability-led stock image collection
Websites where you can get real, nice images for free - link list by Jenn Schiffer
Smithsonian Open Access - collection of museum images
Free SVG - collection of public domain vector clip art (including plenty of bones)
Icons & Emojis
Font Awesome - library of vector icons
Phosphor Icons - free open-source library of vector icons
Pinhead Map Icons - free vector icons for maps and locations
Game-Icons.net - free vector icons for use in games
System UIcons - free icons for user interfaces
SVG Repo - free vector icons
Lucide - free vector icons
Susty Icons - free vector icons
Mutant Standard - experimental emoji set
Emojis by Volpeon - animal-themed emoji sets
Emojinator - emoji combination editor
Drawing & Art References
Drawing Programs
Krita - free downloadable art program
Kleki - free browser-based art program
Piskel - free browser-based pixel art program
Pixilart - free browser-based pixel art program
LibreSprite - free downloadable pixel art program for Windows
GraphicsGale - free downloadable pixel art program for Windows
FireAlpaca - free downloadable drawing program
Make 8-bit Art - free browser-based pixel art program
Nameboard - storyboarding tool (can be toggled to English)
Paint JS - retro MS Paint online
Reference Programs
JustSketchMe - browser-based program for creating reference poses
PoseMy.Art - browser-based program for creating reference poses
Magic Poser - program for creating reference poses, available in browser and for download
Comparing Heights - comparison tool for the heights of different humanoid figures
Height Comparison - comparison tool for the heights of different humanoid figures
Height Comparison Chart - tool for comparing characters and object sizes
Hand Size Comparison - tool for comparing hand sizes
Pose Search - tool to find reference photos of human figures
Allusion - downloadable tool for keeping track of reference images
PureRef - name-your-price reference image manager
Fuse - 3d character modeling program
Figurosity - 3d models for use as reference images
Floor Planner - tool for creating 3d model floorplans of rooms and buildings
Reference Images
The Pose Archive - gallery of human reference photos
Afro Index - reference gallery for Black hairstyles
Character Design References - resource library focused on model sheets and concept art for animated characters
Animal Photo Art References - database of animal reference images, searchable by species and angle of the head
Animal Photo Reference Repository - database of animal reference photos taken at zoos and sanctuaries
Good places to find art references that are not full of [bot-generated] trash - link list by doodlemancy
Games & Puzzles
Games Online
My Abandonware - database of old abandoned games for download
Old Games Download - database of old abandoned games for download
Flashpoint Archive - database focused on Adobe Flash games
Itch.io - creator-focused storefront for indie games
Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection - collection of simple puzzle games that you can download or play in a browser
Cool Math Games - collection of free browser games (not just about math)
Orb Farm - browser-based fishbowl game
Murdle - murder mystery logic puzzles
Old-Games.Ru - database of old computer games (Russian language, but can be auto-translated in browser)
Boardgame Arena - online multiplayer board games
Enclose Horse - simple puzzle game about making an enclosure for a horse
Game Assets & Programs
Twine - tool for creating text-based games
The VG Resource - repository of sprites, models, textures, and sounds from video games
The Base Mesh - library of 3d model assets
Kenny - library of free game assets, both 3d and 2d
Blockbench - low-poly 3D editing program
Open Game Art - library of visual assets for games
Dungeon Scrawl - tool for making maps
ProcGenesis - tools for generating maps and symbols
Gamedev Resources - link list by mellowminx
RPG Tools - various randomizers for TTRPGs
Dice Grimorium Free Map Library - assortment of tabletop roleplaying maps
Quaternius - free game assets
Kay Lousberg Game Assets - game assets, including some free options
Commentary, History, & Reviews
Zomb's Lair - compilation of classic game downloads with curator reviews
BoardGameGeek - board game database with reviews
Pagat: Card Game Rules - database of rule sets for various games
The Mane Quest - horse-focused video game analysis and reviews
Black Games Archive - compilation of games, scholarship, and interviews on the subject of Black culture and video games
Can I Play That? - video game accessibility reference site
Video Game History Foundation Library - collections of video game development materials, magazines, artwork, ephemera, and more
Video Game History Foundation Digital Archive - database of materials related to game history
Historical Games Network - site dedicated to the relationship between history and games
Game Content Triggers - database of content notes
Tabletop Bookshelf - reviews for tabletop roleplaying games
Games Database - reference site with manuals and screengrabs
Food & Recipes
Smitten Kitchen - general recipe site (I recommend the ultimate banana bread)
Spend with Pennies - budget recipe site
Budget Bytes - budget recipe site
My Fridge Food - tool for recommending recipes based on which ingredients you have
SuperCook - tool for recommending recipes based on which ingredients you have
Freedge Locations - database of free fridges
StillTasty - guide to shelf life information for different foods
FindHelp (US) - database to find food assistance and other resources
Find a Food Bank (US) - database of food banks
Cook Well - recipe and cooking reference site
Plants & Wildlife
iNaturalist - collaborative sighting and identification tracker for plants, animals, and fungi
Biodiversity Heritage Library - free digital library for biodiversity literature
Native American Ethnobotany Database - database of Native uses of plants
Music of Nature - collection of wildlife recordings (check out Coyote Reverberations or Coyote Moon)
Animals & Insects
FeederWatch - birdwatching survey project
Birdfact - reference site with a bird identification guide
Bat World Sanctuary - bat rescue and conservation organization
BugGuide - information on identifying bugs
Insect Identification - information on identifying bugs
The Deep Sea by Neal Agarwal - webpage where you can scroll down into the deep sea and encounter some unusual creatures
Visdeurbel (Fish Doorbell) - livestream of an underwater camera where you can click a button if you see a fish
Beartracker's Animal Tracks Den - field guide to animal tracks in North America
Merlin Bird ID - mobile app for identifying bird calls
eMammal - data and archive for trailcams (lots of images of wildlife)
Yard & Garden
Native Plant Finder (USA) - tool to look up native plants based on your location
Wildflower Search (USA & Patagonia) - identification guide for wildflowers
National Gardening Association Forum (USA) - forum where you can ask gardening questions
Growstuff - crowd-sourced information on edible gardening
Garden for Birds (USA) - guide to gardening and supporting good habitat for local birds
Healthy Yards - site advocating for more eco-friendly land management
Native Seeds - conservation organization and vendor for seeds native to the American Southwest
Food Not Lawns - edible gardening advocacy
Foraging
Falling Fruit - collaborative map of foraging sources
Fruit For Free: A Foraging Zine by Melanie Gillman - foraging zine
Eating Off the Ground by Bookscorpion - foraging zine about fireweed and plantain
Medlar Medley by Bookscorpion - foraging zine about medlar
Computers & Software
Logical Increments - reference site for computer parts
PCPartPicker - reference site for computer parts
NewEgg - supplier of computers and parts
AlternativeTo - crowdsourced database for software alternatives
Switching Software - compilation of software alternatives
Vert - online tool for converting files types via browser
Pandoc - downloadable tool for converting file types via command line
VLC Media Player - program for playing video and audio files
7zip (Windows) - tool for opening zip files
Win Dir Stat (Windows) - program that analyzes your space usage
Disk Inventory X & GrandPerspective (Mac) - programs that analyze your space usage
Flux (Windows/Mac) - screen brightness adjuster based on time of day
QRedshift (Linux) - screen brightness adjuster based on time of day
OBS - free program for video recording and streaming
Linux
DistroChooser - site for help choosing a version of Linux
LibreHunt - site for help choosing a version of Linux
Endof10 - Linux beginner guide
Linux Journey - guide to Linux and using a command line
Navigating Linux Directories - guide to Linux directory structure
Wine - program for installing Windows programs on Linux
VirtualBox How To - guide to virtual Windows on Linux
H-Node - wiki about hardware compatibility for free operating systems
DistroWatch - reference site for Linux distributions
ProtonDB - database on Linux compatibility for video games
Gaming on Linux - blog and news about video games
Coding & Webweaving
Get Started
A Beginner's Guide to HTML and CSS - short pair of tutorials for beginners
W3Schools - large database of coding tutorials
HTML for People - tutorial series for beginners learning HTML
FreeCodeCamp - tutorial series for learning to code
CSS Diner - game for practicing CSS selectors
Next Level
Theme Switcher Guide by Solaria - tutorial for implementing dark mode or multiple color schemes
Come to the Light-Dark() Side - tutorial for implementing dark mode
CSS Filter Guide by Solaria - tutorial for letting visitors filter a list for different categories
Rosemary's CSS-only Toggles and Filters - tutorial for creating filters and toggles
Sainthood's CSS Tabs - tutorial for toggling the visibility of different sections with links
The Messy Pile by Alexander Petros - case study in different approaches to the same result, as a reflection on how to write cleaner, simpler code that's easier to edit and read
Octothorpes - system to add your pages to multi-site topic feeds (i.e. hashtags for websites)
Creating Layouts
CSS Flexbox Layout Guide - guide to adjusting spacing and layouts with flexbox
Flexbox Froggy - game for learning how to use CSS flexbox
1-Line Layouts - basic layout codes
Learn CSS Grid - guide to adjusting spacing and layouts with CSS grid
CSS Grid Generator by Sarah Edo - tool for creating grid-based layouts
CSS Layout Generator by Brad Woods - tool for creating grid-based layouts
LayoutIt Grid - tool for creating grid-based layouts
Column Layout Tutorials by Matthew James Taylor - tutorials and code templates
Page Templates
Wintertime Template - simple webpage template
32-Bit Cafe Spring 2025 Tea Party - collection of beverage-themed webpage templates
PetraPixel's Layout Generator - tool to create a multi-column layout
Aid's Templates - themed webpage templates
Layouts by Eggramen - themed webpage templates
Loren's Layouts - multi-column webpage templates
Sakura - webpage template
Character Wiki Template - code template for setting up Toyhouse-style character bios
AO3-style CSS Template - stylesheet intended for reposting works downloaded off AO3
See also Image Galleries below or my own Templates page
Code Editors
Notepad++ (Windows) - free downloadable text editor
Kate - free downloadable text editor
Phoenix Code - text editor with options for download or working in a browser
Geany - free downloadable text editor
CodePen - browser-based editor and host for snippets of HTML, CSS, and Javascript
Text Converters
Word to HTML - tool for converting formatted text text to HTML
WordHTML - tool for converting formatted text to HTML
Online HTML Editor - tool for converting formatted text to HTML
PuppyPaste - tool for converting formatted text to HTML
Markdown to HTML Converter - tool for converting markdown to HTML
HTML Color Codes - tool for generating color codes (includes hex, rgb, and hsl)
RBG Color Picker - tool for generating color codes
Colour Contrast Checker - tool for checking contrast between text and background colors
Contrast Report - tool to check color contrast
CSS Gradient - tool for generating color gradients in CSS
Transparent Color Generator - tool for generating color codes with transparency
Color Kit - tool for blending colors to get the hex codes for colors in between
Realtime Colors - tool to check color schemes for background, text, and accent colors directly on a demo site
fffuel - color tools & SVG background generators
Contrast Grid - tool for testing color contrast for many color sets at once
Making Your Site Look Good on Mobile - beginner guide to responsive layouts
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool - tool to check for basic accessibility problems
Accessible Net Directory Guidelines - tips on accessible web design, with links to tutorials
Responsive Website Design Tester - tool to check how a website looks on different screen sizes
Accessiblity Checker - automated tool for detecting accessibility issues
PageSpeed Insights - tool to audit a website for loading speed, accessibility, and other issues
Open Graph Tags - guide to open graph meta tags, which let you customize the link preview cards for when your site gets linked elsewhere on the web
Open Graph Preview - tool to check your metadata
Lens - tool to check your metadata
Meta Tags Generator - tool for generating metadata tags for link previews
Block ChatGPT and Other Bots with Robots.txt - short guide to posting your policy on crawlers
AI Robots.txt - list of LLM scrapers for your robots.txt file
Fonts at Upset Dev - alternative to Google Fonts
Bunny Fonts - alternative to Google Fonts
Font Stacks for CSS - guide to picking fallback fonts for different operating systems
List The Fonts Used on a Page - tutorial for figuring out what font you're looking at
Beautiful Web Type - guide to open-source fonts for the web
Web Typography Tutorial - tutorial for setting up fonts on a website
Hyperglot - reference site on font compatibility for different languages
RuSShdown - RSS feed generator
RSS Feed Guide - guide to building your own RSS feed
Neocities RSS Guide - guide to building your own RSS feed
Roll Your Own RSS feed - guide to building your own RSS feed
Atom Feed From Scratch - guide to building your own RSS/Atom feed
RSS Feed Validator - tool to check that your RSS feed is set up right
RSS 2 HTML - tool to embed RSS feeds in HTML pages
Using RSS on a Static Website - guide to displaying a RSS feed on your site
Getting Started With Webmentions - introductory guide to webmentions and why you'd want them (notifying and being notified that folks are linking to your stuff)
Webmention.io - service for receiving webmentions
Webmention.folk.zone - service for recieving webmentions
Webmention.app - tool for identifying sites you've linked that can recieve webmentions
Webmention Rocks - tools for testing your webmentions
IndieWebify.Me: Validate H-Entry - tool for testing your h-entry markup (useful if you're submitting stuff to the IndieWeb newsletter)
Telegraph: Send A Webmention - tool for sending webmentions
Guide to Everything I Know About Webmentions - guide by Reilly Spitzfaden
Scritch Editor - tool for generating custom audio players
Faircamp - static site generator for music and audio
Rarebit - code template for webcomics
EZ Gallery - code template for image galleries
John Doe's Photo Gallery - code template for image galleries
Simple Portfolio Template - code template for image galleries
NeoGallery - downloadable tool for image galleries
Static Accessible Gallery Generator - downloadable tool for image galleries (preview)
Image Enlarger - code snippet for enlarging an image on click
A Little Light Lightbox - downloadable lightbox code
Melon's Gallery Maker - downloadable tool for image galleries (note: contains animated gifs)
Image Gallery Tutorial by Stefan Bohacek - tutorial for creating an image gallery
Owl's Image Gallery - code template for image galleries
CSSBox - code template for a CSS-only image gallery with lightbox
SVG to CSS Converter - tool that converts SVG images to code you can use without any image hosting (best suited to background patterns and icons)
SVGOMG - tool to simplify SVG images (useful to combine with SVG to CSS)
Image Map Generator - tool for creating image maps
ImageMapper - tool for creating image maps
Broider - tool for creating 9-patch borders
CSS Clip-Path Maker - tool for clipping images into certain shapes
Haikei - SVG generator tool, good for simple headers, title cards, or preview images
Doodad Pattern Generator - tool for making background tiles
No-Hassle Seamless Patterns - collection of repeating patterns for backgrounds
Transparent Textures - wallpaper generator
Quiz Maker by Quilsu - tool for making custom quiz pages
Quiz Maker by Kami - tool for making custom quiz pages
Pagecrypt - tool for creating password-protected HTML files
Collectibles.js - script for adding a collectibles game to a website
Dead Link Checker - tool to check for broken links
W3C Link Checker - tool to check for broken links
W3C HTML Validator and CSS Validator - tools to check for errors in your HTML and CSS
More Webweaving Links
Colors
Accessibility & Responsiveness
Metadata
Fonts
RSS Feeds
Webmentions
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