Developer tools, ready when you are.
Format, convert, compare and decode without sending your data anywhere.
JSON formatter & validator
Pretty-print, minify, sort and validate JSON.
JSON ↔ YAML converter
Convert common JSON and YAML structures in either direction.
Text difference checker
Compare two texts line by line and highlight changes.
Base64 & URL encoder
Encode or decode Unicode text safely.
JWT decoder
Inspect a token header and payload. Signatures are not verified.
Header
Payload
SHA hash generator
Generate SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512 hashes using Web Crypto.
Useful transformations without the upload step
DevBloom keeps everyday developer utilities together: clean up JSON, move between JSON and YAML, compare revisions, encode text, inspect JWT claims and create SHA hashes.
Your data stays in the browser
All processing happens locally with JavaScript. Inputs are not transmitted to inblooms or saved on a server. Avoid pasting production secrets into any website, and remember that decoding a JWT does not verify its signature.
Frequently asked questions
Does DevBloom upload my data?
No. The tools run locally in your browser and do not send input to a server.
Does the JWT decoder verify signatures?
No. It only decodes readable header and payload data. Verify signatures in your application with the correct key and algorithm.
Which YAML features are supported?
The converter supports common mappings, arrays, indentation and scalar values. Advanced YAML features such as anchors and custom tags are not supported.
How to use DevBloom's developer tools
DevBloom bundles the small utilities developers reach for many times a day into one fast, private page. Paste your data, get a result, copy it — nothing is uploaded. Here is a quick tour of what each tool does and when to reach for it.
JSON format, minify and validate
Paste messy or minified JSON to pretty-print it with consistent indentation, or minify it to the smallest valid form for shipping. If the JSON is invalid, DevBloom points to the problem so you can fix a stray comma or bracket, and sorting keys makes diffs and code reviews easier to read.
JSON and YAML conversion
Convert configuration between JSON and YAML in either direction — handy when one tool wants YAML but your data is JSON, or the other way round. It handles the common shapes (objects, arrays, strings, numbers and booleans) that most config files rely on.
Base64 and URL encoding
Encode or decode Base64 and percent-encoded URL strings. The encoding is Unicode-safe, so emoji and non-Latin text round-trip correctly — useful for data URIs, query parameters and quick token inspection.
JWT decoder, text diff and SHA hashes
Decode a JWT to read its header and payload and check expiry without sending it anywhere — note this does not verify the signature. Compare two blocks of text line by line to spot changes, and generate SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512 hashes with the browser's Web Crypto API.
Common DevBloom workflows
Clean an API response before debugging
Paste a raw API response into the JSON tool, format it, then sort keys when you need stable screenshots, tickets or code-review diffs. If parsing fails, the error points to the place to check first instead of silently changing your data.
Move small config snippets between formats
Use the JSON to YAML converter for ordinary configuration objects, arrays and scalar values when copying settings between tools. For advanced YAML with anchors, aliases or custom tags, keep your source file in a dedicated editor and treat DevBloom as a quick scratch converter.
Inspect tokens and fingerprints safely
The JWT panel is useful for reading claims such as issuer, subject, audience and expiry before you debug an auth flow. The hash tool creates one-way SHA fingerprints for comparing text or file metadata, while Base64 and URL encoding help check query strings and payload fragments.
What each DevBloom tool is best for
The six panels overlap a little, but each one has a different job. These notes help you pick the right tool and avoid common mistakes when working with real developer data.
JSON formatter and validator
Use JSON formatting for API responses, config fragments, webhook payloads and logs. Sorting keys is helpful for stable diffs, but it can change the original key order, so keep an untouched copy when order carries meaning for documentation.
JSON to YAML converter
Use the YAML converter for common config shapes: objects, lists, strings, numbers and booleans. It is intentionally simple and does not try to preserve comments, anchors, aliases or custom YAML tags.
Text diff checker
Use the diff panel to compare before-and-after snippets, release notes, config edits or translated strings. Turn on whitespace ignore when indentation noise hides the meaningful line changes.
Base64 and URL encoding
Use encoding tools to inspect query strings, callback URLs, small data URI fragments or text that needs safe transport. Encoding is not encryption: anyone can decode Base64 or percent-encoded text.
JWT decoder
Use the JWT decoder to read the visible header and payload claims, including expiry, issuer and audience. It does not verify signatures, so a decoded token is not proof that the token is trusted or still accepted by your server.
SHA hash generator
Use SHA-256, SHA-384 or SHA-512 hashes to create repeatable fingerprints for text comparison or integrity notes. A tiny change in spaces, line endings or casing produces a completely different hash.
More questions
Is DevBloom free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up and no limits on how often you use it.
Are my hashes and tokens sent anywhere?
No. Hashing, encoding and JWT decoding all run locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Web Crypto API; nothing is uploaded.
Why does my JSON show an error?
The formatter validates as it parses, so a trailing comma, missing bracket or unquoted key is flagged. Fix the highlighted spot and run it again.
Can I rely on the JWT decoder for security checks?
Use it only to read claims. It decodes the header and payload but does not verify the signature — always verify signatures server-side with the correct key and algorithm.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes. All processing is local, so the tools keep working without a connection.
Can DevBloom repair broken JSON automatically?
No. It validates and formats valid JSON, and reports parse errors when something is wrong. It does not guess missing quotes or rewrite invalid data because that can hide real bugs.
Is it safe to paste production tokens?
DevBloom does not upload input, but production secrets still deserve care. Avoid pasting live credentials into any website, especially on shared devices or browsers with extensions you do not trust.
Are SHA hashes reversible?
No. SHA-256, SHA-384 and SHA-512 create one-way fingerprints. They are useful for comparison and integrity checks, but they are not encryption and cannot be decoded back to the original input.
Does encoding make data private?
No. Base64 and URL encoding only change how text is represented. They are useful for transport and debugging, but they do not hide data from anyone who can decode it.
Will JSON to YAML preserve comments?
No. JSON has no comments, and this converter focuses on data shape rather than file formatting. Keep commented source files in your editor if comments matter.
Why did my hash change after adding a space?
Cryptographic hashes are sensitive to every character. A space, line break or capitalization change creates a different fingerprint.