Today's Three Picks
Make PDF Look Scanned
Sometimes you need to submit a "scanned" PDF, but all you have is a digital document. This CLI tool solves that problem — it adds noise, slight skew, and blur effects to simulate real scanner output.
It's simple to use, just one command. You can also process files directly in the browser via WASM without installing anything.
Use cases: school assignments requiring scans, company archives needing a paper-like look, or simply making documents look less "digital."
GitHub: overflowy/make-look-scanned
StartupWiki
When doing market research or competitive analysis, Crunchbase is usually the first tool that comes to mind. But most of its useful features are behind a paywall.
StartupWiki takes a different approach: completely free, open registration. You can look up startup company basics, funding rounds, team members, and other data. For indie developers and early-stage founders, this is enough for initial assessments.
The data coverage isn't as comprehensive as Crunchbase yet, but it's free with no query limits. More than enough for daily research.
Website: startupwiki.tech
CSSQuake
When building frontend interfaces, animation effects are one of the easiest places to get stuck. Writing a basic animation isn't hard, but making it look good, smooth, and polished takes considerable debugging time.
CSSQuake collects a large number of ready-to-use CSS animation snippets, organized by effect type. You can copy the code directly into your project, or browse through effects first and customize them to your needs.
For developers less familiar with CSS animations, this is a solid learning resource. Seeing how others implement animations is often more helpful than reading documentation.
Website: cssquake.com