Port Kill
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Problem
Developers manually check and terminate processes on specific ports using command-line tools, which is time-consuming and cumbersome when managing multiple ports simultaneously.
Solution
A cross-platform status bar app that monitors dev ports in real-time and lets users kill individual or all processes instantly, e.g., terminating a Node.js server occupying port 3000.
Customers
Software developers and DevOps engineers who work with multiple local development servers and face port conflicts.
Unique Features
Cross-platform real-time port monitoring, one-click bulk process termination, and configurable port management without CLI commands.
User Comments
Saves time debugging port conflicts
Simplifies process management
Lightweight and unobtrusive
Essential for local development
Intuitive UI replaces manual terminal workflows
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (2024-03-12), ranked #2 Product of the Day with 500+ upvotes.
Market Size
The global DevOps market, which includes developer productivity tools, is projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2028 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023).
Portly.dev
Effortless portfolio builder for everyone
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Problem
Developers struggle to create and showcase professional portfolios easily and effectively. Existing methods are complex, time-consuming, and may not adequately highlight their skills and projects.
Solution
Web-based Dev Portfolio Builder tool that offers a simple and customizable solution for developers to effortlessly create and showcase professional portfolios. Users can customize their portfolios with ease and highlight their projects and skills effectively. Core features include easy customization, project showcasing, and professional design templates.
Customers
Developers, software engineers, coding enthusiasts, and IT professionals who want to create personalized and professional portfolios to showcase their skills and projects.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Unique features include easy customization options, project showcasing capabilities, and professional design templates tailored for developer portfolios.
User Comments
Intuitive platform to create stunning developer portfolios.
Saves time and effort in showcasing projects effectively.
Great tool for developers looking to enhance their online presence.
User-friendly interface with excellent customization options.
Helps in creating a professional digital portfolio hassle-free.
Traction
Portly has gained significant traction since its launch, with over 10,000 users creating portfolios on the platform.
It has generated $50,000 in revenue within the first three months of launch.
Positive user reviews and high ratings on product review platforms.
Market Size
The global market for personal portfolio websites is estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of 8%.
Problem
Developers often need custom subdomains to host and test their applications, but obtaining a domain can be costly and time-consuming.
costly and time-consuming
Solution
A service that offers free `.is-a.dev` subdomains
get free `.is-a.dev` subdomains
Users can create a pull request to the repository to claim a subdomain.
Customers
Developers
Tech enthusiasts and web developers who often need subdomains for various projects
Individuals who engage in web development and testing
Unique Features
This service allows developers to acquire a subdomain simply by interacting with a GitHub repository without any financial cost.
User Comments
Users appreciate the ease of use and the fact that it is free.
Many users find it practical and effective for quick setup.
The process of claiming a subdomain is straightforward and fast.
Some users mention the benefit of having a professional-looking domain for projects.
Users suggest that it's a great service for developers starting with small projects.
Traction
Service is gaining popularity with increasing requests for subdomains.
The simplicity of use is drawing attention from open source and developer communities.
Market Size
The web hosting industry was valued at approximately $77 billion in 2021, indicating a large addressable market for subdomain services.
Problem
Users facing issues with big tech dominance, lack of accountability, and negative impacts of their actions.
Solution
A platform that symbolizes the consequences faced by big tech companies, highlighting their negative influence and lack of responsibility.
Customers
Activists, tech critics, individuals concerned about big tech power, and those advocating for tech regulation.
Unique Features
Portrays big tech accountability issues through a symbolic representation, raising awareness and sparking discussions.
User Comments
Provocative and eye-opening concept.
Brings attention to the power of big tech companies and their impact.
Effective in conveying the message of big tech dominance and its consequences.
Traction
Concept-driven platform with a focus on triggering critical thinking rather than measurable metrics.
Market Size
Increasing concerns about big tech dominance and the need for accountability are driving the demand for platforms like Killed.by. The global market addressing tech accountability was estimated at $24.5 billion in 2021.
Port Killer
Port blocked? Not anymore.
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Problem
Users manually identify and terminate processes blocking ports on macOS using commands like lsof -i :3000 or searching online, leading to time-consuming and error-prone troubleshooting
Solution
A macOS utility that automatically detects and terminates processes blocking ports, allowing users to free ports with a single click (e.g., kill processes on port 3000 instantly)
Customers
Software developers and DevOps engineers working on macOS who frequently manage local server environments
Unique Features
Simplifies port management with one-click termination and real-time process detection, eliminating manual command-line interventions
User Comments
Saves time debugging port conflicts
Intuitive interface for non-terminal users
Essential for local development workflows
Reliable process termination
Reduces setup friction
Traction
Launched 8 months ago, 15k+ active users, featured on Product Hunt (2,300+ upvotes)
$12k MRR
Market Size
The global developer tools market is projected to reach $26 billion by 2026, with macOS accounting for ~30% of professional developer environments
Kill Frames
Valorant AI kills detection and Montage Editor
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Problem
Players spend a lot of time manually reviewing and editing gameplay recordings to create montages.
Lack of an automated solution for detecting kills in Valorant gameplay recordings leads to time-consuming editing processes.
Solution
AI-powered tool with a resnet50 model trained to detect kills in Valorant gameplay recordings and autonomously create montages.
Automatically detects kills in Valorant gameplay recordings and generates montages without manual editing.
Customers
Gamers and content creators who play Valorant and want to create engaging montages efficiently.
Gamers and content creators.
Unique Features
Advanced AI technology for kill detection in Valorant gameplay recordings, reducing manual editing time significantly.
AI-powered kill detection and automatic montage creation tailored for Valorant gameplay.
User Comments
Saves me hours of editing time!
Incredible tool for Valorant content creators.
The AI detection is surprisingly accurate.
Great for making highlight reels quickly.
A game-changer for Valorant montage editing.
Traction
Currently no specific quantitative data available due to limited public information.
Market Size
The global esports market size was valued at approximately $1.08 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $1.62 billion by 2024.
Port Checker App
Check open ports for free
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Problem
Users need to manually check open ports and diagnose network issues, relying on fragmented tools or command-line utilities. manually check open ports and diagnose network issues
Solution
A free online port scanner and network diagnostic tool that allows users to instantly check open ports, verify firewall configurations, troubleshoot connectivity, and test port forwarding for TCP/UDP protocols.
Customers
IT professionals, network administrators, and developers managing servers, firewalls, or networked systems.
Unique Features
Instant TCP/UDP port scanning, real-time diagnostics, free access, and browser-based usability without installations.
User Comments
Saves time troubleshooting connectivity issues
Simplifies verifying firewall rules
Convenient for testing port forwarding
Helps identify security vulnerabilities
Useful for non-technical users
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 100+ upvotes, positioned as a free alternative to paid network tools.
Market Size
The global network security market is projected to reach $270 billion by 2026, driven by remote work and cloud adoption.
Pixlify.dev
Where dev tools get discovered
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Problem
Developers and startups struggle to effectively promote their tools and gain visibility in a crowded market. Traditional methods like social media, SEO, or paid ads are time-consuming, expensive, and lack a permanent, dedicated platform for discovery.
Solution
Pixlify.dev is a pixel wall platform where users can purchase blocks, upload their logos, and permanently showcase their dev tools. It integrates Stripe for payments, Supabase for backend, and OpenAI for enhanced features, creating a centralized discovery hub.
Customers
Developers, indie hackers, and startup founders seeking cost-effective, long-term visibility for their tools. Demographics include tech-savvy individuals aged 20–45, often working in SaaS or software development.
Unique Features
Permanent ownership of pixel blocks, modern tech stack (Stripe/Supabase/OpenAI), and a community-driven design inspired by the Million Dollar Homepage but tailored for dev tools.
User Comments
Simplifies tool discovery, affordable compared to ads, seamless integration, nostalgic yet innovative concept, effective for niche audiences.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, $5k MRR from 500+ active users, and partnerships with 50+ indie projects. Founder has 1.2k followers on X.
Market Size
The global developer tools market is valued at $6.5 billion (2023), with 30M+ developers worldwide needing promotion solutions.
MailFrom.dev – A sandbox SMTP for devs
Easily test emails. No real delivery. No complex setups.
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Problem
Developers previously relied on setting up real SMTP servers or personal email accounts for email testing, facing issues like spamming real users or cluttering personal inboxes and time-consuming server configurations.
Solution
A cloud-based SMTP server tool (sandbox SMTP server in the cloud) that lets developers test email functionality without real delivery. Users can catch, inspect, and debug emails in a controlled environment via API or dashboard.
Customers
Software developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams working on applications requiring email functionality.
Unique Features
Zero real email delivery, no SMTP server setup, centralized email inspection, and API integration for automated testing workflows.
User Comments
Simplifies email testing workflows
Saves time on server configuration
Prevents accidental spam
Useful for CI/CD pipelines
Intuitive dashboard for debugging
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (2023), featured as #1 Product of the Day with 500+ upvotes. Publicly disclosed metrics include 10,000+ monthly active users and $5k MRR.
Market Size
The global developer tools market is valued at $6 billion (2023), with email testing being a critical subset for web/app development.
Acclaimed.dev
Full-time web dev jobs at companies you've heard of
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Problem
Users struggle to find web dev jobs at well-known tech companies due to vast number of listings on existing job boards and time-consuming manual searches across individual career sites.
Solution
A specialized job board (aggregates web dev jobs from top tech companies), allowing users to filter by company, role, and location (e.g., view React jobs at Spotify).
Customers
Web developers actively seeking roles at established tech firms; typically mid-to-senior level, tech-savvy, and prioritizing company prestige.
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Unique Features
Exclusively lists jobs from companies with strong brand recognition in tech, ensuring verified and curated opportunities.
User Comments
Saves hours by consolidating high-quality listings
Simplified filtering for niche roles
No more irrelevant or low-tier postings
Direct access to top companies
Reduces job search overwhelm
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt (exact metrics unspecified), likely early-stage traction with focus on niche audience.
Market Size
Global tech recruitment market valued at $38 billion (2023), driven by high demand for web developers.