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Digest Tools is a lightweight, developer-focused toolkit collection curated to assist system engineers, DevOps/SREs, and tech enthusiasts with practical utilities for daily workflows. The suite emphasizes locally runnable, privacy-conscious utilities that do not rely on external services for core functionality. Core components include PacGen for PAC file generation and hosting, SSL certificate checks, and digest-style project pages that document tools and tips for Linux, networking, and software development.

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PacGen (Proxy Auto-Config Generator)

PacGen is a tool designed to generate and serve Proxy Auto-Config (PAC) files locally. It enables users to define per-domain proxy rules to optimize access speed and routing behavior within a local or restricted network. PacGen focuses on simple local serving, quick edits, and immediate testing of PAC configurations without exposing data to external services.

How PacGen works

1. Define domain-based proxy rules in a PAC-friendly format.
2. Serve the generated PAC file locally for your browser or network client.
3. Test and iterate rules to ensure correct proxy selection per domain.

Key benefits

• Local, private PAC generation and serving
• Per-domain routing customization
• Quick testing and iteration without network round-trips

SSL Certs Check

SSL Certs Check is a project-oriented utility designed to verify SSL/TLS certificate configurations for endpoints. It helps identify common misconfigurations, expiry issues, and weak ciphers, enabling timely maintenance of secure connections across services.

How SSL Certs Check works

• Inspect certificate validity, chain, and expiry dates
• Validate common TLS configurations and cipher suites
• Report findings with actionable remediation steps

Key benefits

• Proactive SSL health monitoring
• Local or self-hosted checks without relying on external services
• Clear guidance for certificate renewal and config hardening

rmrf/ssl-certs-check

The rmrf/ssl-certs-check project is a dedicated implementation aimed at checking SSL certificates. It emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and quick verification of certificate status and configuration.

What it offers

• Lightweight SSL certificate checks
• Local verification workflows suitable for DevOps pipelines
• Clear output suitable for automation and monitoring dashboards

HackerNews Daily Digest

HackerNews Daily Digest is a content digest tool that aggregates and summarizes Hacker News posts on a daily basis. It helps readers stay informed about top tech news, trends, and discussions with concise summaries and links to original sources.

How it works

• Pull daily Hacker News feeds
• Generate summaries and highlight noteworthy discussions
• Provide quick references to sources for deeper reading

General Notes

• The tools are designed for local execution, minimizing reliance on external services to protect privacy and reduce latency.
• They target users who are comfortable with command-line workflows, scripting, and manual configuration.

Feature highlights

• Local PAC file generation and serving (PacGen)
• Domain-based proxy routing rules
• Local SSL certificate checks with expiry and config validation
• Lightweight, self-contained SSL check tooling
• Daily digest generation of Hacker News content
• Privacy-conscious design with minimal external dependency
• Easy to extend with scripts and automation

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How to Use Digest Tools (quick guide)

1. Install or clone the desired tool(s) from the repository paths provided (PacGen, SSL Certs Check, rmrf/ssl-certs-check, HackerNews Digest).
2. Run PacGen to create and host a local PAC file, then configure your browser or system to use the local PAC URL.
3. Use SSL Certs Check or rmrf/ssl-certs-check to scan and validate your TLS certificates and configurations.
4. Check Hacker News Daily Digest for summarized tech news and references.

Disclaimer: Tools are intended for legitimate, authorized use within your own infrastructure or development environment.