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Tools & gear.

A living list of the software, services, and hardware I reach for daily. Inspired by usesthis.com. Updated April 2026.

Editor & AI

  • VS CodeDracula theme · Error Lens · GitLens
  • CursorAI-first editor for longer sessions
  • GitHub CopilotInline completion for boilerplate
  • WarpTerminal — blocks, history, AI suggestions

Frontend stack

  • Next.js 14App Router, Server Actions
  • TypeScriptStrict mode, always
  • Tailwind CSSDesign tokens in config
  • Framer MotionInteraction & scroll motion
  • cmdkCommand menus

Backend & infra

  • PostgreSQL + PrismaPrimary data layer
  • Redis (Upstash)Queues, caching, rate limits
  • tRPCType-safe client ↔ server
  • VercelHosting, edge, analytics
  • SupabaseAuth + postgres when it fits

Design

  • FigmaSource of truth for UI
  • LinearIssues, cycles, specs
  • RaycastSnippets, window mgmt, clipboard

Hardware

  • MacBook Pro 14”M3 Pro · 36 GB · 1 TB
  • LG UltraFine 27"External display
  • Keychron Q1Custom mech keyboard
  • Sony WH-1000XM5Deep focus mode