Hi HN community,I wanted to share the story of how I built https://jsPad.dev and how it’s been evolving.It all started when I realized I needed a simple, fast, no-fuss scratchpad to test ideas quickly. I didn’t want the distractions or bloat that come with heavy IDEs or complex tools. So, I built jsPad as a hobby project to fill that gap.Within just a month, it’s gained 212 registered users,...
I’ve been working on https://jspad.dev (previously scriptpad.dev), a minimal, offline-friendly HTML/CSS/JS playground — now with TypeScript, SCSS, and instant framework templates (React, Vue 3, Svelte, Tailwind, etc).
What’s new:
TypeScript & SCSS support – typed JS and better styling directly in the browser, with zero setup hassle.
Framework Quickstart – One-click templates for React, Vue , Svelte, Tailwind and more.
Prettier formatting - JSPad now supports prettier formatting for
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What hasn’t changed:
Instant live preview – Edit code and see results immediately.
Offline-friendly – Works without internet. Installable as a PWA.
No login required – Just open the site and start coding.
Shareable links – Save and share scripts via URL.
Power-user ready – Customizable editor, hotkeys, ZIP downloads, and more.
Great for quick prototyping, micro-apps, demos, or teaching. Built to be fast, focused, and distraction-free.
Try a TS/SCSS snippet here: https://jspad.dev/?c=2&o=1&id=5GAKXQ2HeULDhZPoBV6i
Feedback welcome!
Hey HN,A few weeks ago I launched https://jspad.dev. There’s no upsell or paywall. The plan is to keep the current set of features (and few more) free forever and introduce paid tiers for niche features like collaborative sessions, creating/managing interview sessions etc. TBH I don't even want to think too much about paid tier at the moment, since the traction has been so low.Since launch,...
Hey folks, I built a PWA to consume HN feed. It aims at being simple, minimal and readable. Web and mobile UX is very differently tailored considering respective screen sizes. Install the PWA on mobile for optimal experience.Happy to hear any feedback.It's hosted on https://newz.dev
Hey HN folks, I built a simple, minimal and 'swipe'able HN interface to glance through HN posts on mobile.It is a PWA, so feel free to install and use it. Any feedback is welcome!Cheers!
Hey everyone, I am looking to solve some genuine problems as part of my next project.I have been working as a software engineer for a decade now and recently took a break from the full time job. I am trying to navigate the space of solo development without drowning in debt. For context I’ve recently worked on an online code editor - scriptpad. Have previously worked on developer productivity...
https://scriptpad.dev/?id=ybqiqNVknx0aYPMCaTlJ#/fullpage
I built a web-based HTML/CSS/JS editor focused on speed, simplicity, and offline access. No bloat — just open and start coding.What makes it different: Live Preview – Edit HTML, CSS, and JS side-by-side with instant feedback.Offline support – Works without internet. You can even install it as a PWA and use it like a native app.No Login Required – Just visit, code, and preview. Login only if you...
- Installable as app (PWA) on all devices. Works offline.
- You can download your snippets as zip.
- Editor supports emmet, for fluent devEx.
- Configurable editor, you can find all configs by clicking the gear icon on top right (or using CMD/Ctrl + K).
Sidenote: If you are seeing cached version for some reason, please ensure to hard refresh the page using "ctrl+shift+r".