The ToolShed began as a personal project to organize a folder full of bookmarked website tools. It has since evolved into a community-driven platform where creators can showcase, share, and discover the best tools and resources. Whether you're a designer, developer, or creative professional, The ToolShed is your go to hub for expanding your creative capacity—no supervision required.
Inspired by the need for a more dynamic, community-driven platform.
To run this project locally, you'll need to have Node.js and npm installed on your computer. Once you have these installed, follow these steps:
1. Clone the repository:
> git clone <repository-url>
2. Navigate to the project directory using the command line.
3. Install dependencies:
> npm install
4. Start the Vite development server:
> npm run dev
5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 (or the port shown in the terminal) to view the project.
Below is the project link currently live on Vercel: The ToolShed.
This project includes:
- Automated Submissions: AI-powered moderation for quick tool submissions.
- Community Profiles: User profiles with reputation and karma systems.
- Advanced Search: Filter tools by category, popularity, and tags.
- Tool Collections: Create and share collections of tools.
- Gamification: Earn badges and achievements for contributions.
- Browser Extensions: Quickly add tools from anywhere on the web.
- The Tool Box
- Special thanks to the open-source community for endless inspiration and resources.