Write Only Log for 7 Oct 2025 - osric.uk

Simple text tools

The two I keep looking for online are:

  • Base 64 encode/decode
  • JSON format (validity check)

Browsers can do both locally, so MVP is a text area with buttons for each command.

Put the result in a new copy of the text area, with its own buttons, so chaining operations is easier.

Post MVP:

  • Copy to clipboard

  • Hook into fetcher (for logged in users at least)

  • JPath/jq stuff

    ("Download this url, extract these parts of the doc, print the output, or use it as the body for another request")

  • Date maths ("today plus two weeks")

Feature: Base64

Scenario Outline: Decode valid Base64 Given the input is set to When the "Decode Base64" command is triggered Then the result is

Examples: |encoded|plain|

... and then add some base64 encoded strings, including an empty string, and something with funky Unicode.

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