# Launching uutil.space

By Josh Hamilton · 2026-02-25

Source: https://nearbycoder.com/articles/launching-uutil-space/

A simple utility app with developer tools baked in, so I can run quick helpers from anywhere on the web.

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I launched [uutil.space](https://uutil.space/) as a super simple utility app with developer tools built in.

Code is open at [github.com/nearbycoder/uutil.space](https://github.com/nearbycoder/uutil.space).

![uutil.space screenshot](https://nearbycoder.com/images/uutils_space.png)

## Why I built it

I keep running into the same problem:

- I need to do random dev-tool tasks while browsing
- the tool I need is never where I need it
- I lose time jumping between tabs and apps

So I made one quick place I can open from anywhere and get straight to the utilities I use most.

## What uutil.space is

- A lightweight utility app for developer helpers
- Built to be fast, simple, and always available in the browser
- Focused on cutting friction for small repetitive tasks

## What shipped

- Live site: [uutil.space](https://uutil.space/)
- Open source repo: [nearbycoder/uutil.space](https://github.com/nearbycoder/uutil.space)
- Layoff log entry: [Week 2: Shipping uutil.space](https://nearbycoder.com/layoff/week-002-2026-02-25-uutil-space)
- Project page: [uutil.space](https://nearbycoder.com/projects/uutil-space)