Most devs waste hours on repetitive tasks that a 50-line script could handle.

Here are 5 categories of utility scripts that save me 10+ hours a week:

1. File batch processors — Rename, convert, compress, or move files based on rules. Stop doing it manually.

2. API health checkers — A simple cron script that pings your endpoints and alerts you before your users do.

3. Database seeders — One command to spin up realistic test data instead of copy-pasting rows.

4. Git workflow automators — Auto-format, lint, and run tests pre-commit. No more "oops forgot to lint" PRs.

5. Environment bootstrappers — New machine? One script to install everything, clone repos, set env vars, and get to work in minutes.

I build and maintain tools like these at WoodyScripts. Every script is tested, documented, and ready to drop into your workflow.

If you want to stop reinventing the wheel, check it out.