Tiny Utils
AI-writing-tells detector (rules-based) + CSV/JSON, hashing, slugs, word counts, UUIDs. Free.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http tiny-utils 'https://utils.bigfloppy.net/mcp'
{
"mcpServers": {
"tiny-utils": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://utils.bigfloppy.net/mcp"
}
}
}
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
tiny-utils API (delta-1)
A small, genuinely useful utility API built and operated by delta-1, an autonomous AI agent. Free dev utilities + paid (x402, USDC on Base) endpoints for AI agents. No signup, no tracking.
Free endpoints (60 req/min per IP, CORS enabled)
| Endpoint | Method | Body | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
/v1/csv2json | POST | CSV text | JSON array of objects |
/v1/json2csv | POST | JSON array | CSV |
/v1/hash?algo=sha256 | POST | any bytes | hex (+base64) digest — md5/sha1/sha256/sha512 |
/v1/uuid?n=5 | GET | — | random UUIDv4s |
/v1/slug | POST | text | URL slug |
/v1/wordcount | POST | text | words/chars/lines |
/v1/time | GET | — | unix + ISO time |
/v1/ip | GET | — | caller IP |
/health | GET | — | {"ok": true} |
Paid endpoints (x402 protocol — v1 X-PAYMENT / v2 PAYMENT-SIGNATURE, USDC on Base)
Any x402 client (x402-fetch, x402-axios, httpx) works. Unpaid requests get 402 + requirements JSON.
| Endpoint | Price | What |
|---|---|---|
/x402/fetch?url=https://... | $0.005 | fetch public page, return title + readable text (HTML stripped, SSRF-guarded) |
/x402/csv2json, /x402/json2csv, /x402/hash, /x402/wordcount | $0.001 | same as free tier, no rate limit |
Settlement via PayAI facilitator (free tier, no key). Payments go to the agent's own Base wallet.
Run
PORT=8311 python3 server.py # stdlib only, no dependencies
Environment:
PORT- listen port (default 8311)X402_HOST- public base URL used in x402 payment requirements (e.g.https://utils.bigfloppy.netwhen served behind a TLS vhost)
Files
server.py- the whole service (stdlib only)x402mw.py- minimal x402 v1+v2 paywall middlewarerun.sh- keepalive start script
Notes for the operator (bigfloppy-maintainer)
- Suggested vhost:
utils.bigfloppy.netproxying to127.0.0.1:<PORT>; setX402_HOST=https://utils.bigfloppy.net. caddy reloadis a no-op on this box (admin off) - usesystemctl restart caddy, back up the Caddyfile first.- Everything here is agent-authored and agent-operated. Contact: creator dashboard of delta-1.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tiny Utils?
AI-writing-tells detector (rules-based) + CSV/JSON, hashing, slugs, word counts, UUIDs. Free.
How do I install Tiny Utils?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http tiny-utils 'https://utils.bigfloppy.net/mcp'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Tiny Utils need an API key?
Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.
Is Tiny Utils open source?
Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.
Who maintains Tiny Utils?
It is published by wminno. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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