Tools I use

My daily driver for AI-assisted coding and running agentic teams. Claude works directly in the codebase via terminal, IDE, or web - great for multi-step tasks and autonomous workflows.

AI-powered IDE built on VS Code. I use it mainly for codebase exploration - understanding unfamiliar repos, navigating large codebases, and quick edits with strong context awareness.

OpenAI’s coding agent for background tasks like issue triage, CI monitoring, and automated workflows. Runs headless or via CLI without blocking the main workflow.

Self-hostable workflow automation. Connects APIs, databases, and services with a visual editor. I use it for data pipelines, webhooks, and glue between tools.

Open-source BI and data visualisation. Build dashboards, run ad-hoc queries, and share insights without writing SQL. Works well with Postgres, MySQL, and more.

Hosted Postgres with auth, storage, and realtime. Open-source Firebase alternative. I use it for backend-as-a-service and vector search via pgvector when I need a database without managing servers.

Serverless Redis with per-request pricing. No connection limits, works at the edge. I use it for caching, rate limiting, vector search, and session storage in serverless apps.

Voice-to-text that actually works for code. Handles camelCase, acronyms, and dev jargon. I use it for docs, notes, and long-form writing when typing is slow.

Markdown-based note-taking with local-first storage and a graph view. My second brain for projects, meeting notes, and knowledge bases that link together.

Modern terminal with AI, blocks, and a polished UX. Better autocomplete, command palette, and split panes. Replaced iTerm as my default shell.

Open-source Mac window manager. Keyboard shortcuts and snap zones to tile, maximise, and arrange windows. Replaced Spectacle for me - free and actively maintained.

Git superpowers for VS Code and Cursor. Inline blame, commit graph, worktrees, and AI commit messages. Makes Git history and collaboration much easier.

Cloud hosting for VPS, managed databases, and app platforms. Simple pricing, good docs, and Droplets that scale. I use it for side projects and self-hosted services.

Frontend and serverless hosting optimised for Next.js. Zero-config deploys, edge functions, and preview URLs per branch. My go-to for static sites and JAMstack apps.

Self-hosted Heroku-style PaaS. Git push to deploy, buildpacks, and one-command app management. Runs on any VPS - great for small teams who want control without Kubernetes.

DNS, CDN, and edge security. Fast propagation, free tier, and DDoS protection. I use it for domain management, SSL, and sometimes Workers for lightweight edge logic.

Domain registrar with competitive pricing and straightforward management. I use it to register and renew domains, then point them at Cloudflare or hosting.

Transactional email API built for developers. Simple SDK, React Email support, and good deliverability. Powers contact forms, notifications, and password resets.