Development and architecture
core dev
The main developer responsible for the concept, code, and assembly of utilities.
- Windows desktop tools,
- scripts and automation,
- internal tools for business.
SmallSoft A project about small programs.
SmallSoft is not a corporation or a giant team. It is a small project and a few people who love to make neat, understandable, and useful utilities for real tasks.
We ourselves work extensively with files, websites, documents, and automation. Hence SmallSoft’s philosophy: “one utility — one clear task.” No imposed telemetry, cumbersome installers, or enormous menus.
Each program in the catalog appeared not just for the sake of it, but because of a specific problem: we needed to check the website for broken links, compile a PDF from multiple scans, and organize the chaos in our file folders — that’s how 404Finder, MassPDF, FileSorter, and other utilities were born.
What’s important for us
We strive to adhere to several simple principles in each tool:
- The utility launches quickly and does not consume excessive resources.
- The interface is intuitive and does not require instructions.
- There are no advertisements or unnecessary “add‐ons.”
- There is a clear distinction between personal use (free) and business use (licensed).
Who is making SmallSoft
The project is backed by one main developer and several people who help with testing, ideas, interface, and texts.
Testing and feedback
real world use
Several people who use the utilities “in battle” and help find weak spots.
- Feedback on convenience,
- real‐life case studies,
- suggestions for improvement.
Texts and design
docs & UX
Sometimes those who help pack utilities join the work: descriptions, screenshots, pages.
- Program descriptions,
- examples of use,
- site structure and documentation.
Our principles
We don’t strive to do “everything for everyone.” SmallSoft is a set of neat tools, not just another combine harvester.
Minimalism
A program should solve one problem well, not ten problems poorly.
- Minimum buttons and settings.
- Interface without unnecessary layers.
- Only those functions that are actually used.
Transparency
No hidden “surprises” inside the utilities.
- No built‐in ads.
- No forced installation of third‐party software.
- Clear model: personal use is free, business use requires a license.
Practicality
We make what we use ourselves.
- Each utility was born out of a real need.
- Updates — as new tasks arose.
- Without “features for the sake of features.”
Respect for the user
No aggressive marketing or intrusiveness.
- You decide whether you need a license or if the free mode is sufficient.
- We do not touch your data unnecessarily.
- You can always write to us directly and ask a question.
How the SmallSoft utility suite came to be
Most programs were born out of very specific tasks. The approximate path looked like this:
- 404Finder. It was necessary to regularly check websites for broken links and server response errors. Online services were inconvenient, so we developed our own scanner.
- MassPDF. The task arose to compile a single PDF file from a large number of scans or photographs of documents. A utility was needed that would allow me to select a folder and receive a PDF file.
- FileSorter. The folders with files grew to the point of chaos. That’s how a utility appeared that sorts everything by type and extension.
- QR Generator and AutoClicker. For marketing and testing purposes, we needed a fast QR code generator and a convenient auto-clicker with scripts.
For whom SmallSoft is
Our utilities are useful for those who value their time and dislike redundant systems.
Developers and techies
Need quick tools at your fingertips: website testing, file management, minor automation tasks.
Small companies and teams
When you haven’t grown into a “corporate system” yet, but chaos is already getting in the way of your work.
Personal users
Those who like order in their files, documents, and processes — and appreciate neat utilities.
Would you like to share how you use our programs?
Feedback helps us understand what utilities are needed next and what needs to be improved. Write a few lines — it’s really helpful.