Tools I Use

A living document of the software, hardware, and tools I use for development, writing, and staying productive.

Last updated: November 2025

Development

Editor & Terminal

Visual Studio Code

Primary code editor with custom extensions

iTerm2 / Windows Terminal

Terminal emulator with Oh My Zsh

GitHub Copilot

AI pair programmer

Core Stack

Next.js & React

Frontend framework of choice

TypeScript

Type safety for JavaScript

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS framework

Backend & Database

Supabase

PostgreSQL database & auth

Node.js & Express

API development

Prisma

Database ORM

Deployment & Hosting

Vercel

Frontend hosting & serverless

AWS

Cloud infrastructure when needed

GitHub Actions

CI/CD pipelines

Hardware

Primary Setup

MacBook Pro / Windows Desktop

Development machines

External Monitor

Extra screen real estate

Mechanical Keyboard

For the typing experience

Accessories

Noise-Canceling Headphones

For focus time

Standing Desk

Better ergonomics

Productivity & Writing

Writing & Notes

Notion

Knowledge base & project planning

Substack

Publishing platform

Obsidian

Personal knowledge management

Tools & Services

Figma

Design & prototyping

Postman

API testing

Linear

Issue tracking & project management

Design & Assets

Design Tools

Figma

UI/UX design

Excalidraw

Quick diagrams & wireframes

Resources

Unsplash

Stock photography

Lucide Icons

Icon library

This is a living document that I update as my setup evolves. Last reviewed on November 25, 2025.