Developer tools

Tools for builders who ship in Africa.

API testing, USSD flow design, data cleanup, SQL practice, Docker, PWA, hosting, domains and launch checks. Fast browser utilities with a practical bias toward African developer workflows.

Open API Tester Build a USSD flow
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Free app routes
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Flagship apps
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Server uploads
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No signup core
Product thesis

Not just another pile of formatters.

The small tools stay fast, but the section now points users toward the work that AfroTools can uniquely own: African APIs, USSD, local hosting decisions, offline-friendly data work, and web launch readiness.

Africa API aware

Presets and links for payment, telecom, identity and mobile money work.

Privacy first

Formatting, encoding, hashing and editing happen in the browser where practical.

Workflow based

Flagship apps should save requests, export code, validate output and teach next steps.

Low bandwidth

Useful on older devices and unstable connections, with no account required for core use.

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API Tester (Postman Lite)

REST API testing in-browser. No install needed. Pre-built Africa fintech collections.
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African API Directory — Fintech, Gov, Telecom APIs

Searchable directory of African APIs: Paystack, Flutterwave, M-Pesa, Africa
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USSD Flow Builder — Visual USSD Menu Designer

Build USSD menus visually. Add menu items, sub-menus, input fields. Preview on a simulated phone. Generate Africa
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USSD Code Simulator

Visual USSD menu builder for African fintech developers.
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SQL Playground

SQLite in-browser. Practice SQL without any installation.
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Hosting Cost Comparator for African Developers

Compare hosting with source-checked pricing, local payment fit, ops effort, traffic estimates and risk notes.
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Docker Compose Generator — African Developer Tool

Generate docker-compose.yml files with common service templates: Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Nginx, React. Includes .env template and deploy notes.
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PWA Manifest Generator — Web App Manifest for African Devs

Generate a complete Web App Manifest (manifest.webmanifest) for your PWA. Includes icons checklist, service worker snippet and HTML meta tags.

Developer Tools FAQ

Are these tools free?
Yes. The core developer utilities are free and do not require an account.
Is my data sent to AfroTools?
Most utilities process data in your browser. API Tester sends the request directly from your browser to the URL you choose, so production secrets should still be handled carefully.
Why are African APIs and USSD highlighted?
Those are the workflows where AfroTools can be more useful than generic global utilities: mobile money, telecom, identity, USSD menus, local payment constraints and deployment choices.