The best new tools for designers are ones that make your life easier and your workflows faster. You’ll find some of those in this list this month for sure.
These tools cater to designers and developers, offering features such as improved code development, productivity enhancements, text editing, CSS tooling, analytics, image and document management. Like some WordPress themes and plugins, design resources like fonts, icons, UI kits. and more
If you think I’ve missed something that you think should of been on the list, let me know in the comments or if you know of a new a that should be featured on the July 2023 roundup, please either tweet it to me @SomeWhatCrtv or even use the Submit Resource form and your resource could be seen on next month list.
VanJS
VanJS (abbr. Vanilla JavaScript) is an ultra-lightweight, zero-dependency, and unopinionated Reactive UI framework based on pure vanilla JavaScript and DOM. Programming with VanJS feels a lot like React.
Plumier
A TypeScript backend framework focuses on development productivity, uses dedicated reflection library to help you create a robust, secure and fast API delightfully.
Garph
Garph is a tool for building GraphQL APIs without codegen. It provides a fullstack TypeScript experience and makes it easy to create and maintain GraphQL APIs.
BlockNote
BlockNote is a block-based rich-text editor for React, focused on providing a great out-of-the-box experience with minimal setup.
With BlockNote, we want to make it easy for developers to add a next-generation text editing experience to their app, with a UX that’s on-par with industry leaders like Notion or Coda.
Elementary
Elementary is a JavaScript framework and high performance audio engine that helps you build quickly and ship confidently.
Summon – Linux, Mac & Windows App
Summon is an integrated workspace for GitHub, Jira, Google Calendar and Slack. Single pane of glass to access GitHub and Jira, End-to-end workflows to get work done, Unified search, Assistant to manage notifications and tasks
Price: Join Beta
Essential – Mac App
Essential is a MacOS app built for developers. It is like having a second set of eyes on your screen to help you be more productive. It can suggest code fixes to error messages you see on screen, and help you remember your workflows.
Price: Free
Breveto – Mac App
Breveto, an exquisite writing application designed for macOS, offers a seamless experience for composing both lengthy compositions and concise notes, ranging from essays to shopping lists.
With its user-friendly interface, organizing your content becomes effortless, making it an ideal choice for crafting compelling web copy. Moreover, Breveto incorporates advanced AI capabilities, enabling you to refine your text with ease.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Internalize – iOS App
Internalizing your goals means focusing on what’s within your control. With Internalize, you can break down aspirations into manageable activities and milestones.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Docsy – iOS App
Docsy is the document scanner app for busy professionals and everyday users alike. Scan, sign, and share documents from your mobile device, saving you time and effort. Try Docsy today and experience the power of digital document management with ease.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
HackerNewt – iOS App
The HackerNewt app uses an alternative way of navigating comment tree – swipeable stacks, which helps you in maintaining the context and keeping track of where you are in the discussion tree. You’ll never have to guess who is a parent of the comment you’re reading again.
Price: Free (Offers In-App Purchases)
Lumin – Web App
Lumin is the simplest way to implement mobile analytics. Quick setup (<2 min), Privacy-first and GDPR compliant, Insights w/o a degree in data science, Out-of-the-box analytics: DAUs, devices, custom events, and more
Price: Free to 89€ / month
Photune – Web App
Photune is an advanced and versatile tool for crafting captivating social media visuals. Featuring a user-friendly interface and customisable templates, Photune enables users to effortlessly design high-quality graphics in minutes.
Price: Free
Clientary – Web App
Introducing Clientary, the ultimate professional services automation solution that revolutionises your entire business operations.
So no more struggling with scattered doc files, templates, and disconnected applications. Embrace the power of Clientary as we streamline every step of the client lifecycle, from creating proposals and estimates to tracking time, generating invoices, and processing payments. Experience the convenience of having all essential tools and information consolidated in one centralised platform for you and your team.
Unlock the potential of Clientary by giving it a try completely free of charge. See firsthand how it can transform your business for the better.
Price: From $19.00 per month to $59.00 per month.
Damn Good Tools
DamnGood.Tools is a set of productivity tools, not necessarily AI-based. You can detect fonts for any, quickly render screenshots of your site in many dimensions, chat with any PDF file, and more.
Strawberry
Strawberry is a tiny frontend framework that gives you reactivity and composability. It does this with zero-dependencies, without a build step, and it fits in less than 3KB when gzipped.
Typography Manual
A set of rules that will improve your typography 10x.
Frogmouth
Frogmouth is a Markdown viewer / browser for your terminal, built with Textual. It can open *.md files locally or via a URL. There is a familiar browser-like navigation stack, history, bookmarks, and table of contents.
Tailwind Grid Generator
Tailwind Grid Generator is a tool that helps developers create custom layouts using the popular CSS framework, Tailwind CSS. The Grid Generator allows users to specify the number of columns, rows, the gutter size, the DIV width (span).
GitPoet
GitPoet is a VSCode extension that auto-generates git commit messages based on your code changes. It simplifies commit documentation and enhances project tracking, making team collaboration easier.
Lighthouse Metrics
Lighthouse Metrics makes it easy to measure your website’s performance. Run one-time tests from anywhere in the world, or monitor your page from a specific region over time.
BARF
BARF is a small and unobtrusive framework for building JSON-based web APIs on REST or GraphQL-based architectures. It is implemented such that getting started is easy and quick, but it is also flexible enough to allow for more complex use cases.
Figma ChatGPT Plugin
Prompt ChatGPT directly in Figma to generate any text you need! You can translate text, summarize or generate entirely new text directly from ChatGPT. Not official plugin from OpenAI or associated with them in any way.
Compressify
With this Figma plugin you can optimize image/PDF compression. So, reduce file sizes without quality loss. Perfect for designers and developers seeking faster load times. Also, try our online tool and desktop app for convenient compression.
WPDevs Classic Editor & Widgets – Plugin
WPDevs Classic Editor & Widgets plugin is designed to provide a seamless experience for users who prefer the traditional WordPress editor and widget system.
It restores the classic editor, classic widgets, and the previous version of the Edit Post screen that includes TinyMCE, Meta Boxes, and other familiar features. This plugin is perfect for those who find the Gutenberg editor and widget system challenging or simply prefer the old-school WordPress experience.
Price: Free
Hide WP Admin Notifications – Plugin
This sleek, straightforward plugin does more than just disable notifications; it puts the power in your hands to switch them on whenever necessary! Stay up-to-date with crucial updates, safety warnings, and significant notifications, all tailored to your schedule.
Price: Free
LogDash Activity Log – Plugin
LogDash Activity Log is the ultimate solution for tracking activities on your WordPress site. With its comprehensive features and intuitive interface, managing your website’s activity log has never been easier.
Price: Free
ACF Remote Sync – Plugin
ACF Remote Sync extends Advanced Custom Fields, enabling quick field group migration between websites without leaving the UI. View & pull remote fields groups into your local or push field groups to a remote site in just a few clicks!
Price: $49.00 (2 site) or $79.00 (unlimited sites)
CharityEase – Plugin
CharityEase Elementor Addon is a powerful plugin designed for charitable organizations and non-profits using Elementor in WordPress. Enhance your website’s functionality and engage your audience effectively with its intuitive interface and comprehensive element collection. Create stunning platforms to promote your causes and make a meaningful impact. Elevate your charitable initiatives with CharityEase Elementor Addon.
Price: $21.00
Timetics Pro – Plugin
Timetics is an advanced WordPress booking plugin that automates scheduling and appointment booking with ease. Whether you run a coaching center, health clinic, gym, or any business that relies on appointments.
It’s the solution. Create various meeting types, manage availability, design seating plans, and sell tickets through Stripe Payment Gateway. Simplify your appointment booking process with Timetics.
Price: $99.00
MrWriter – Theme
Introducing Mr. Writer, a minimalist theme designed for bloggers and writers. Showcase your writings and works with ease using this simple yet elegant theme. It includes essential features such as blog archive and contact page patterns that can be customized to suit your needs on any page.
The primary focus of this theme is to create a clean and straightforward website, with a special emphasis on dark mode style. Experience an engaging Blog archive pattern that allows you to highlight your featured blog post as a sticky item in the first section.
Price: Free
Porcupine – Theme
Porcupine is a stylish and versatile block-based WordPress theme. With its dark, elegant design, it suits portfolios, businesses, and various content types. It’s responsive, customizable, and offers extra features in the premium version for WooCommerce and unique blocks.
Price: Free
Modern Blogger – Theme
Modern Blogger WordPress Theme is a sleek and versatile option for bloggers. With its clean design, responsive layout, and customization options, it offers a professional online presence. Showcase various content formats, engage with the audience, and enjoy optimized speed and search engine rankings.
Price: Free
Rødest – Theme
Unleash your creativity with Rødest, the ultimate multipurpose creative Elementor theme designed for agencies, company portfolios, and eCommerce businesses.
This fully responsive theme is compatible with the Elementor Page Builder, offering endless customization possibilities. Explore a wide range of modern portfolio, magazine, and online store templates, along with a plethora of layouts and features perfectly suited for contemporary creative individuals and companies. Experience the extraordinary with Rødest.
Price: $44.00
Starbiz – Theme
Starbiz is the all-in-one Agency and portfolio showcase builder with high performance, exclusive features, and an award-winning design collection. Choose from 8+ pre-built demos, access 30+ Custom Elementor Widgets, and create a clean and responsive website without coding. Perfect for startups, agencies, and creative professionals in various industries.
Price: $19.00
Pezoo – Theme
Pezoo is a powerful WP theme designed for Pet Store and Pet Food WooCommerce. With its impressive design and compatibility with Bootstrap and Elementor, customization becomes a breeze. Pezoo emphasizes categorizing products effectively and integrating special components for highlighting featured items.
The theme also supports 3 Multi Vendor plugins, allowing you to build Multil Vendor websites seamlessly. Display top-selling products, utilize banner sliders, and ensure a smooth user experience with intuitive product categories and extensive search options. Pezoo is the perfect choice for your eCommerce store.
Price: $19.00
Fintech Free 3D Icon Pack
Fixel – Font
Arc – Font
Newake – Font
Wainscoted – Font
Glycerints – Font
Abor – Font
TalentHub – UI Kit
Perfect Clip – UI Kit
Kutuku – eCommerce App Ui Kits
UI Kit & Design System for Figma
Tetrisly Icon Library
Finance – Animated Icons
Uicon V3.0
Tasty Temptations – 3D Icon Bundle
Mega Logo Collection
