maxDEV is a cross-platform and extensible desktop application for developers. It offers a set of ready-to-use tools in categories such as security, server management, encoders/decoders, and more.
Visit the maxDEV website for more information.
Get maxDEV for Windows, macOS, or Linux:
- Download from Website - With automatic platform detection
- Download Tool - Static HTML page with download links for all platforms
- Download from Releases - All platform versions
maxDEV includes various productivity tools across different categories:
| Category | Tool | Description | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server Management | Mock Server | Create and manage mock servers | PoC |
| Server Management | HTTP Tester | Test HTTP requests and analyze responses | PoC |
| Databases | Redis Client | Connect to and manage Redis databases | Alpha |
| Encode / Decode | JWT Token | Create and decode JWT tokens | Beta |
| Encode / Decode | Base64 | Encode and decode Base64 data | Beta |
| Formatting | JSON Formatter | Format and beautify JSON data | Beta |
| Security | Password Generator | Generate secure passwords | Beta |
| Security | Hash Generator | Generate MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 hashes | Beta |
Development phases: Proof of Concept → Alpha → Beta → Stable. Learn more about the phases in the Documentation.
maxDEV is available for Windows, macOS (Apple Silicon, Intel), and Linux.
All tools run locally on your machine. No tool-related data is transmitted to the internet. The only exception is Sentry integration for error tracking and reporting, which sends anonymized data without any personally identifiable information.
Current approach: maxDEV uses an aggressive update strategy - the application checks for updates at every launch and automatically downloads and installs them when available.
Future approach: Once the application becomes more stable, we'll switch to a background update strategy - the application will check for updates in the background and notify you when an update is available. You'll then have the choice to install or postpone the update.
During the early access program, maxDEV is completely free. For the future, I'm considering a freemium model where core tools will be free, while premium features will require a payment.
Warning
EARLY ACCESS: maxDEV is currently in the early access phase. Features may be incomplete, contain bugs, or change significantly between releases.
Note
This repository contains only release distributions of maxDEV, which is closed-source software. No source code is provided here, only installable packages for supported platforms.
Check the Release Notes page for the complete list of changes and compatibility notes.
- Manage multiple Redis connections easily
- Navigate with the new tab-based interface (Explorer, Commands, Info)
- View and edit Redis values directly in the interface
- Execute Redis commands with a simple command line
- Browse detailed server information
Learn more, check the demo video and downloadable assets for v1.0.4
- Introduce a PoC version of the Redis Client
- Improvements to the Mock Server
- Improvements to the HTTP Tester
- Update app icons
Learn more, check the demo video and downloadable assets for v1.0.3
- Redis Client tester - A simple environment for manually testing the Redis client tool in maxDEV.