This page is a curated directory of small utilities that can make technical writing, documentation, design, formatting, and everyday content work a little easier.
These are not always full documentation platforms or major authoring tools. Some are quick helpers for checking colors, cleaning up text, formatting data, testing snippets, or solving small workflow problems.
You can search by utility name, filter by category, or sort the table to explore resources based on what you need.
If you know of a utility that should be included, reach out at admin@twi-net.org. Contributions and recommendations are always welcome.
Listings on this site are editorial and cannot be purchased by any company, organization, or institution. Inclusion is based on relevance to technical communication work. Some links may be affiliate links. These do not influence which tools are included or how they are presented. Advertising, when shown, is clearly labeled and does not affect listings, placement, or visibility within the directory.
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Adobe Color | Adobe | Create color schemes and explore palettes based on accessibility and harmony rules. | |
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Coolors | Coolors | Generate and explore color palettes quickly for design and branding work. | |
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Diffchecker | Diffchecker | Compare text, files, or code side-by-side to identify differences. | |
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JSON Formatter | Various | Format, validate, and clean up JSON data for readability and accuracy. | |
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Pomofocus | Pomofocus | Simple Pomodoro timer for focused writing and work sessions. | |
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Regex101 | Regex101 | Test, debug, and explain regular expressions with real-time feedback. | |
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Remove.bg | remove.bg | Automatically remove backgrounds from images in seconds. | |
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Squoosh | Optimize and convert images with fine control over compression and formats. | ||
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TinyPNG | TinyPNG | Compress images without noticeable quality loss for faster loading. | |
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WAVE | WebAIM | Evaluate web pages for accessibility issues and compliance. | |
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Word Counter | Various | Count words, characters, and estimate reading time instantly. |