Built a real-time status monitor for developer tools – feedback wanted

Introducing DevTools.ink: A Live Status Dashboard for Developer Services

In the fast-paced world of software development, real-time insights into the health of critical tools and platforms can make a significant difference. If you’ve ever experienced unexplained delays or downtime with services like GitHub, npm, or Vercel, you know how frustrating it can beโ€”especially when you’re uncertain whether the issue is on your end or a widespread outage.

To address this challenge, I recently developed DevTools.ink, a live status monitoring platform designed specifically for developers. Here’s what it offers:

  • Instant Updates on Major Services: Keep tabs on platforms such as GitHub, npm, Vercel, Docker Hub, AWS, and moreโ€”all in real-time.
  • Easy-to-Share Status Checks: Access quick status pages via simple URLs like devtools.ink/github to verify if a service is facing issues.
  • ChatGPT Integration: Ask ChatGPT questions like “Is GitHub down?” for instant status responses.
  • Clean and Uncluttered Interface: No distracting advertisementsโ€”just clear, straightforward status updates.

Technologies Behind DevTools.ink

The platform leverages modern web development technologies, including:
Next.js 14 for a robust and scalable frontend
Redis (Upstash) for swift, real-time data handling
n8n workflows to automate monitoring and notifications

Practical Use Case

Recently, I encountered a temporary slowdown with npm. Normally, troubleshooting can take some time, but with DevTools.ink, I quickly checked the npm status page and confirmed it was a regional outageโ€”saving me approximately 20 minutes of unnecessary debugging.

Your Feedback Matters

Iโ€™m eager to hear from fellow developers. Which other services or platforms would you like to see integrated into DevTools.ink? Your insights can help shape this tool into an even more valuable resource for the developer community.

Feel free to check out the platform at https://devtools.ink, and share your thoughts or suggestions. Together, we can build better, more reliable development workflows.


Stay connected. Stay informed. Happy coding!


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