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Dev Utils

JSON, Base64, URL, case, hash, UUID and timestamp conversions on the text in front of you.

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Plugins run in the same launcher as your apps, files and commands.

About Dev Utils

Dev Utils turns the selected text, the clipboard or a typed value into the format you need. It covers the small conversions that otherwise mean opening a browser tab.

What you can do

  • Format and minify JSON
  • Encode and decode Base64 and URLs
  • Change case, hash text and generate UUIDs or timestamps

Keyboard

Press your Supermac launcher shortcut, then search for Dev Utils items or commands. Use ↑ and ↓ to move through the results, Return to run, and ⌘K to open the command palette.

  • Format JSON
  • Generate UUID
  • Replace Selection
  • Paste Instead of Replacing
  • New UUID

App defaults; you can change them in Settings.

Setup

No account needed. Grant selection, clipboard and paste access when Supermac asks for it.

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select Dev Utils and follow the setup rows. Permissions are listed in the same pane, and a plugin stays off until you enable it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Dev Utils plugin do?

JSON, Base64, URL, case, hash, UUID and timestamp conversions on the text in front of you.

Dev Utils turns the selected text, the clipboard or a typed value into the format you need. It covers the small conversions that otherwise mean opening a browser tab.

What can I do with Dev Utils?

Format and minify JSON.

Encode and decode Base64 and URLs.

Change case, hash text and generate UUIDs or timestamps.

What do I need to set up Dev Utils?

No account needed. Grant selection, clipboard and paste access when Supermac asks for it.

Does Dev Utils have default keyboard shortcuts?

Yes. Dev Utils ships with 5 default shortcuts, including Format JSON (Command Shift J), Generate UUID (Command Shift U) and Replace Selection (Return) and 2 more. You can change them in Settings.

How do I turn on Dev Utils?

Open Supermac, go to Settings → Plugins, select Dev Utils and follow the setup rows. A plugin stays off until you enable it.

It is one of 8 Developer plugins in the Supermac directory.