Ahsan Mahmood

Ahsan Mahmood

Maker of ZTools, ClearHire, LabFlow ...
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About

I build and ship products across web, mobile, and browser — focused on tools that make real workflows easier. Current products: — ZTools — 484-tool productivity & developer toolbox (web, Android, extension) — Video Controls Plus — advanced video playback controls for any site — ClearHire — resume builder and verified employment platform — LabFlow — laboratory operations platform for clinical teams — LifeWell — everyday wellness & habit support app — PregnancyPal — pregnancy & maternal wellness companion — TrizLink — link management with analytics and link-in-bio — SMS Mobile App — Android SMS scheduler via device SIM All products are built to work — verified builds, real test coverage, and real distribution.

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Maker History

  • Video Controls Plus
    Video Controls PlusAdvanced video controls for any site — speed, loop, boost
    Apr 2026
  • ZTools
    ZTools484 free privacy-first tools — web, Android & extension
    Apr 2026
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    Joined Product HuntJuly 21st, 2022

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ZToolsp/ztools•

7mo ago

What's the tech stack? With 484 tools, does the app feel heavy or slow to load?

With 484 tools, performance was a top engineering priority from day one. Here's how it stays fast:

The Tech Stack:

  • React 19 latest React with performance improvements

  • TypeScript 5.9 type safety across the entire codebase

  • Vite 7 blazing fast build pipeline and hot module replacement

  • Capacitor 8 native Android packaging

  • Zustand lightweight state management (51 stores, all optimized)

  • 201 automated tests keeping everything stable

Why It Stays Fast:

ZToolsp/ztools•

7mo ago

How do people find specific tools? I've never heard of ZTools but I need these tools.

Great question and the fact that you're here on Product Hunt discovering it is part of the answer! Here's the discoverability strategy:

  • 507 static SEO pages every tool has its own dedicated page optimized for search engines

  • Direct Google discovery search for something like "JSON formatter online" or "base64 decoder" and ZTools pages are designed to appear

  • In-app smart search once you're on ZTools, type any keyword and relevant tools surface instantly

  • 17 category pages browse by category if you prefer exploring

  • Product Finder community-driven tool discovery and recommendations

  • Sitemap & RSS Feed proper web infrastructure for crawlers and content aggregators

The strategy is simple: if someone Googles any utility tool, ZTools should be one of the results. With 507 SEO-optimized pages, each tool has its own front door on the internet.

"You might not know ZTools yet. But next time you Google a tool, you might land on it."

ZToolsp/ztools•

7mo ago

Is ZTools really free? What's the catch — is there a paid plan coming?

Straight answer: ZTools is free to use, and most tools require no account at all. Here's the full picture:

  • Free access to all 484 tools

  • No account required for most functionality

  • No ads cluttering your workspace

  • No data selling your data isn't the product

  • Optional Google sign-in only if you want favorites sync, collections, and cloud features

  • Fair-use controls reasonable usage limits for guest users to prevent automated abuse

The fair-use system exists to keep the platform healthy. It reduced abuse by ~85% while keeping genuine users completely unaffected. If you sign in, you get expanded access and sync features.

There's no "gotcha" paywall behind tool #20. All 484 tools are available.

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