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Random Tools That Are Surprisingly Good
Underrated tools that solve one problem really well
Dudu Dudu
March 17, 2026
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Tuesday Tools Edition
Random Tools That Are Surprisingly Good
To everyone building faster while AI starts running the workflows. Keep going.
Most tools are either overhyped or overbuilt. But once in a while, you find something simple that just works and sticks.
These are not mainstream picks. They are tools you discover randomly, try once, and then keep using because they save time, remove friction, or do one job really well.
Today’s picks are surprisingly good tools that earn their place fast.
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OSS FREE VIDEO RECORDINGS | 1/5 |
Recordly is a simple screen recorder that makes your videos look edited by default. It adds auto-zoom, smooth cursor movement, and clean backgrounds without extra tools.
You can also create looping videos and GIFs with seamless cursor transitions. This is useful for product demos, tutorials, and short clips that autoplay cleanly.
If you want polished recordings without editing time, this does most of the work for you.
FOR APPSTORE SCREENSHOT INSPO | 2/5 |
before.click is a curated library of real App Store screenshots from top iOS apps. You can browse how successful apps design visuals that drive downloads.
It helps you study layouts, copy, and visual hierarchy instead of guessing what works. This is useful when designing your own app listing or improving conversions.
If you are shipping an app, this gives you proven reference points fast.
THE BEST FREE ICON LIB | 3/5 |
Icones lets you search across 100k+ icons from hundreds of libraries in one place. It runs locally, so results are instant without web queries.
You can copy ready-to-use code for React, Vue, or SVG, download files, and even build custom icon sets. Filters and categories make it easy to find exactly what you need.
If you spend time hunting icons, this removes friction completely.
FOR BRANDED FILE SHARING | 4/5 |
Kinet lets you send files through a clean, branded portal instead of generic links. You can customize it with your logo, colors, and messaging.
It supports encrypted storage, expiring links, password protection, and download analytics. You can also create client portals for ongoing file sharing.
If you work with clients, this makes delivery look more professional and secure.
FOR BUILDING APPS WITH AI | 5/5 |
Orchids is an AI-powered IDE that builds full-stack apps from simple prompts. You can use chat, voice, or screen input to generate working apps with live previews.
It supports multiple tech stacks, handles backend and frontend, and allows one-click deployment. This makes it useful for prototypes or full products.
If you want to go from idea to app without heavy coding, this speeds up the entire process.
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