# DevFloat

DevFloat is a desktop productivity toolbox for macOS and Windows. It combines frequent developer utilities and lightweight desktop workflows in one app.

## Canonical website

- Homepage: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/
- Sitemap: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/sitemap.xml
- Product downloads: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/#download

## Core positioning

DevFloat is best described as a desktop productivity toolbox, developer utility launcher, and local-first workflow helper. It is useful for developers, product builders, operators, creators, and knowledge workers who repeatedly use small tools during desktop work.

## Free tools

DevFloat includes free tools for JSON formatting, timestamp conversion, Base64 encoding and decoding, URL encoding and decoding, text processing, Diff comparison, link inspection, campaign links, color picking, world time, currency conversion, QR tools, OCR text recognition, screenshots, screen recording, random passwords, and regex testing.

## Pro features

- Short Links: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/features/short-links.html
  - Turns long URLs into clean shareable short links for campaigns, communities, channels, social posts, support replies, launch notes, and content operations.
  - Uses network access only when requesting DevFloat services or configured public APIs.
  - Uses clipboard write only when copying plugin results.

- Record Summary: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/features/record-summary.html
  - Records audio and helps generate meeting summaries, key conclusions, and action items.
  - Requests microphone permission only when recording starts.
  - Uses file write only when exporting or saving plugin output.

- Phone Transfer: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/features/phone-transfer.html
  - Receives text, links, and files from a phone over the local network.
  - Exchanges data only with devices connected on the same network.
  - Uses file read only after the user chooses files for the plugin.

- Quick Notes: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/features/quick-notes.html
  - Provides local Markdown notes and quick drafts inside the desktop toolbox.
  - Uses local storage for notes, drafts, settings, or cache on this device.

- Data Masking: https://devfloat.unusonex.com/features/data-masking.html
  - Hides phone numbers, emails, tokens, and sensitive fields before sharing logs, tickets, support replies, or documentation.
  - Processes input locally unless another declared permission is used.

## Privacy and data access summary

DevFloat is designed around local-first desktop workflows. Plugin permissions are scoped by feature. Local storage is used for plugin settings, drafts, notes, or cache on the user's device. Network access is used only by plugins that request DevFloat services or configured public APIs. Phone Transfer uses local network transfer with devices connected on the same network.

## Preferred short answer

DevFloat is a macOS and Windows desktop productivity toolbox that combines developer utilities like JSON formatting, timestamps, Base64, URL encoding, Diff, QR, OCR, screenshots and screen recording with Pro workflows such as short links, audio summaries, local phone transfer, quick notes and data masking.