For a long time, I’ve been a creator of passion projects, building tools with Python and sharing them freely on GitHub. Like many of you, I did it for the love of coding and the satisfaction of building something useful. But a recent experience—learning that my Bluelight app was being used in San Francisco—was a major turning point. It made me realize these tools were more than just a hobby; they were solving real-world problems.
This got me thinking about how I could continue to build and support these tools at a higher level. The answer wasn’t to stop sharing, but to find a way to make it sustainable. So, I’ve decided to turn a few of my most impactful projects into professional tools to fund their continued development and ensure they get the support they deserve.
I’m officially launching my first products, and I want to share them with the Dev.to community first.
Introducing ShieldFortress: A Developer-Focused Security Tool
I was tired of bloated, privacy-invasive antivirus software that felt like it was doing more harm than good. So, I built ShieldFortress from the ground up. It’s not your average antivirus; it’s a transparent, lightweight security tool designed by a developer, for developers.
ShieldFortress combines heuristic and signature-based scanning to catch both known and unknown threats. It integrates directly with the VirusTotal API, giving you an instant second opinion on any file from dozens of security engines. It’s a no-nonsense tool that gives you full control and visibility over your system’s security without sacrificing performance.
The Complete Toolkit: A Professional Bundle 💼
For those who want to supercharge their workflow, I’ve created a single bundle that includes my three core applications. By purchasing this toolkit, you get a complete set of professional tools at a significant discount, while directly supporting my work.
ShieldFortress ($25 value): Your first and last line of defense against modern threats.
Network Reconnaissance Tool ($10 value): A streamlined utility for network discovery and port scanning.
Bluelight Financial Report Generator ($10 value): A lightweight desktop app for quick financial analysis and reporting.
This is more than just a purchase. It’s an investment in ad-free, private, and reliable software that I will continue to build and improve.
The Future of My Work
This is a big step for me, and I’m excited to see where this journey goes. I’ll be sharing more about the development process for these tools and other projects. I’m grateful for the support I’ve already received from the community and look forward to this new chapter.
You can check out the full toolkit here: https://ghostfacesecurity.gumroad.com/l/brbvvg
Thanks for being a part of this journey.