Introducing DevTools.ink: A Real-Time Status Dashboard for Developers – Your Feedback Appreciated
In the fast-paced world of software development, staying informed about the operational status of essential platforms is crucial. To address the frustration of uncertain platform outages and slow response times, I’ve developed a new tool: DevTools.ink — a sleek, real-time status monitoring service tailored for developers.
What is DevTools.ink?
DevTools.ink offers an at-a-glance view of the current health status of key developer platforms such as GitHub, npm, Vercel, Docker Hub, and AWS. With user-friendly, direct URLs like devtools.ink/github, you can quickly verify the operational status of these services. Additionally, integrated ChatGPT support allows for instant queries — for example, asking “Is GitHub down?” provides immediate feedback.
Features & Benefits:
- Real-Time Updates: Continuous monitoring ensures you’re always aware of platform statuses as they happen.
- Quick Access Links: Simplified URLs facilitate rapid checks without navigating through multiple pages.
- AI-Assisted Insights: Seamless integration with ChatGPT helps interpret current statuses in plain language.
- Clean, No-Ads Interface: Focused solely on delivering clear, unclouded status information.
Technical Foundations:
This project is built using Next.js 14 for a robust, scalable frontend, with Redis (via Upstash) managing real-time data updates. Workflow automation is handled through n8n, ensuring efficient background processes.
Practical Application:
Just recently, when npm was experiencing issues, a quick visit to DevTools.ink revealed it was a regional outage — saving me 20 minutes of unnecessary troubleshooting. It’s these small, time-saving insights that make the tool valuable in daily development tasks.
Your Feedback & Suggestions:
I’m eager to hear from fellow developers. What other platforms or services would benefit from real-time status updates? Your input will help shape the future features of DevTools.ink and make it an even more essential resource for our community.
Feel free to check out DevTools.ink at https://devtools.ink and share your thoughts!
