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Five of the most interesting recent dev tool (or dev tool-adjacent) launches on the site. 

OpenAI's Responses API and Agents SDK give developers a new set of tools to build AI agents that can actually do things. The Responses API lets AI pull in outside info like web searches and file retrievals, while the Agents SDK helps manage workflows between multiple AI-powered agents.

Taska is a Mac app designed to bring GitHub and GitLab issue tracking into a dedicated, native workspace. Instead of flipping between browser tabs, Taska keeps everything in one place, letting developers create, edit, and organize tasks more efficiently.

octal.email makes email testing painless by letting developers, marketers, and QA teams spin up temporary inboxes instantly. No more cluttering your actual email with test signups, password resets, or endless notifications—just quick, disposable addresses.

BashBuddy is a command-line tool that translates plain English into bash or PowerShell commands, making terminal work easier for beginners and pros alike. It runs offline for privacy, but if you want faster processing, there is a $2 cloud option.

Aider is an AI pair programmer that works directly in your terminal, letting you edit code inside your local git repository without bouncing between tools. It supports multiple large language models, including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, DeepSeek R1, and GPT-4o.

Windsurf or Cursor?

Two AI-powered IDE’s are dominating the space right now, but what’s the difference?

Developers used to rely on autocomplete, linters, and Copilot for small boosts, but AI-powered IDEs like Windsurf and Cursor are taking that a step further. Instead of just assisting, they’re actively shaping how code gets written.

Both tools are built on top of VS Code and powered by Claude 3.5 Sonnet, but their approach is different. Windsurf automates more of the process, analyzing entire codebases and generating suggestions without much input. Cursor, on the other hand, gives developers more control, requiring manual context selection for AI assistance. One is streamlined, the other more customizable.

Some developers love Windsurf’s hands-off approach, where AI figures out what’s needed and just does it. Others prefer Cursor’s precision, even if it means a bit more setup. Pricing is similar, but the experience is not—Windsurf leans into automation, while Cursor caters to those who want AI as an assistant, not a replacement.

The bigger question is how much control developers are willing to give up. If AI can handle the structure, refactoring, and even the debugging, does the role of a developer shift toward managing AI instead of writing code? And if so, which tool is better for that future?

Here’s what’s trending for developers 🔥 

AI and no-code tools mean anyone can build something in minutes, so Alex, founder of Questflow, kicked off a debate: Does software still hold value, or is the real challenge everything that comes after?

Some takes from the discussion:

💬 Nika: If an app takes ten minutes to build instead of months, of course, it’s worth less. But now the real cost is in marketing, customer support, and actually getting people to use it.

💬 Alan Rivera: No-code tools are great, but they’re not free. You’re swapping dev costs for a bunch of SaaS subscriptions that add up fast. Cheap at first, but not as cheap as it looks.

💬 Hussein: “SaaS tools feel like magic at first, then you check your billing statement and realize you’re basically funding their Series A.”

So, is software turning into a commodity, or is building just the easy part now?