Introducing DevTools.ink: A Real-Time Developer Status Dashboard – Your Feedback Matters
In the fast-paced world of software development, staying informed about the status of critical platforms and services is essential. Frustrated by sluggish GitHub Actions and uncertainty about platform outages, I decided to create a solution: a dedicated real-time status monitoring tool designed specifically for developers.
Discover DevTools.ink: https://devtools.ink
This new platform offers a straightforward way to keep tabs on various service provider statuses, including GitHub, npm, Vercel, Docker Hub, AWS, and more. The goal was to craft a sleek, no-nonsense interface that provides instant updates and easy access.
Key Features include:
- Live Monitoring: Immediate updates on the operational status of multiple developer services.
- Quick Access URLs: For example, visit devtools.ink/github for a snapshot of GitHub’s current status.
- AI Integration: ChatGPT can interface with the site, allowing you to ask questions like “Is GitHub down?” and receive instant responses.
- Clean Design: No intrusive ads, just clear and concise status information.
Technical Foundations:
The platform is built using Next.js 14, with Redis (via Upstash) for real-time data handling, and n8n workflows to automate data fetching and updates.
Practical Benefits:
Recently, I experienced a regional npm outage but quickly confirmed it using DevTools. This saved me approximately 20 minutes of unnecessary debugging — an efficiency boost every developer can appreciate.
Call for Feedback:
I’m eager to hear from the developer community — what other tools or services would you like to see monitored? Your insights will help improve and expand this project to better serve fellow developers.
Feel free to explore DevTools.ink and share your thoughts or suggestions. Together, we can build a more transparent and responsive development environment!
