Free DEV (Forem) tool

DEV article preview

See your DEV or Forem article as a feed card with cover image, title and tags.

Editing Forem variant

DEV is preview-only here. Hosted SimplePost does not publish to DEV; use the self-hosting documentation below.

Text is saved in this browser for 24 hours. Media must be added again.

Drafts and local media stay in this browser. No social account is needed.

Forem

DEV is preview-only on this site. Hosted SimplePost cannot schedule this draft.

Read the self-hosting guide

How to preview a DEV (Forem) post

On DEV and other Forem communities, readers choose articles from a feed card: cover image, title, tags and the first lines. The preview shows that card so you can check the title length and cover crop before you publish.

Write the title and opening
The first line becomes the title in the preview; keep it clear and specific.
Add a cover image
Upload the image you plan to use as the article cover.
Check and download
Review the card and save a PNG.

SimplePost recreates a Forem-style article card. It is not affiliated with DEV or Forem.

DEV (Forem) post preview FAQ

Can hosted SimplePost publish to DEV?

No. The hosted ten-platform offering does not include Forem. The open-source SimplePost SDK and self-hosted deployments can publish DEV/Forem articles with your own API key.

How many tags can a DEV article have?

Up to four tags.

Does SimplePost upload or store my draft?

The tool does not upload drafts. Text is saved locally in this browser for 24 hours; clear it with Clear saved text. Profile details and media are not saved and must be added again.

Publishing to DEV (Forem)

Hosted SimplePost does not publish to DEV or other Forem communities. The open-source SimplePost SDK and self-hosted deployments can publish Markdown articles to Forem with your own API key; see docs.simplepost.social/forem.