A growing collection of focused web tools
One network, many purposes.
HEKATIX is a home for small, focused websites and tools built with intent. Every site under this roof serves a single purpose — and together they make up something bigger.
The collection
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This hub — the index and entry point to everything in the network.
Live houseplant-doctor.hekatix.comHouseplant Doctor
Symptom-first troubleshooting for common houseplants — match the problem to the fix.
Live desk-reset-timer.hekatix.comDesk Reset Timer
A free 60-second visual stretch timer for desk workers — safe toggles filter out anything that hurts.
Live pan-recipe-scaler.hekatix.comPan Size & Recipe Scaler
Baking pan size converter and recipe scaler — area ratios, ingredient multipliers and bake time/temp guidance. Camera pan measurement is optional.
Live safe-thaw-estimator.hekatix.comSafe Thaw Estimator
Free USDA-based defrost time calculator for meat, poultry & seafood — fridge or cold water, with a built-in 30-minute refresh timer.
Live window-light-finder.hekatix.comWindow Light Finder
Read your phone's light sensor to estimate lux and light hours for a window spot, then match it to the right houseplants — no app download.
Live stepguard.hekatix.comStepGuard
Check any A-to-B route for steps, steep slopes, kerbs and construction — a wheelchair-friendly route planner & stroller path obstacle checker with crowd reporting.
Live winddraft.hekatix.comWind & Draft Corridor Index
Hyperlocal wind-tunnel and draft hazard checker for pedestrians, cyclists and delivery workers — live wind speed, gusts, temperature, wind-chill and icy alleyway risk flags along walking/cycling routes.
Live nook-socket.hekatix.comNook & Socket Scout
Enter a start and destination and get a pedestrian route with nearby quiet work spots — cafes, libraries, parks and hotel lobbies — crowd-rated for noise, Wi-Fi and outlets.
Live dropzone.hekatix.comDropZone Local Finder
Hyper-local lost-and-found board for your neighborhood — post or find dropped items near you, scan your transit route for things found along the path. Anonymous, no login.
Live hydropitstop.hekatix.comHydration & Restroom Pitstop Index
Plan a run, ride or stroll and find public drinking fountains, water refill stations and restrooms along your path — live distances and crowd-sourced Working / Out of Order / Clean status, no login.
LiveMore tools are on the way.
New sites appear here as they launch.
Why hekatix?
Instead of one sprawling platform, this network is a set of independent, single-purpose sites — each easy to understand, each doing its job well. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Have an idea you'd like to build here? We're always adding to the collection.