Tools

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Anthropic's terminal-based agentic coding tool that reads, edits, and runs code autonomously. Claude Code changed my life.

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Terminal workspace manager for running and supervising several coding agents across tabs and panes, with plugins. Such a cool tool that's, enabled me to be harness and agent agnostic.

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Nous Research's open-source agent that remembers across sessions, builds its own skills, and runs from the terminal or chat apps. My go to agent of choice.

Browser automation CLI built for AI agents: navigate, click, fill forms and take screenshots. Super helpful for agent verification.

Open-source agentic CLI tool for autonomous coding workflows and automation. It's like a personal tamagochi! Have been very excited to build out a personal ai assistant with it.

Open-source terminal coding agent that works with many model providers. I use this for open weight models.

Minimal, extensible terminal coding agent. Like a scapel, light and precise.

xAI's AI teammate app that works across your apps and tools.

Desktop app for downloading and running local LLMs, with an OpenAI-compatible local server.

Meta's AI assistant, built on Meta Superintelligence Labs' Muse models. Using it mostly to analyze data I have on meta products.

AI-native code editor built on VS Code with inline chat, autocomplete, and codebase-aware editing.

Fast, native, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator by Mitchell Hashimoto. My terminal now, and herdr runs inside it.

Native database GUI client supporting PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Redis, etc.

Apple's IDE for building macOS and iOS apps.

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Infrastructure-as-code tool for provisioning and managing cloud resources declaratively. Has been really handy in programmatically defining infra and managing it via version control.

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Extremely fast Python package manager and virtual environment tool from Astral, written in Rust. Makes managing py dependencies / enviornments MUCH easier.

Faster remote Docker builds and CI runners with a persistent cache. Using this more instead of github actions.

Secrets manager that injects environment variables into local dev and deploys.

Manages dev tool versions, environment variables and tasks per project.

Fast, lightweight Docker and Linux VM runtime for macOS, replacing Docker Desktop.

Fast, disk-efficient Node.js package manager with strict dependency resolution and monorepo support. Using this more instead of npm.

Gives local dev servers stable .localhost names instead of port numbers. Handy when working on a lot of side projects.

Open-source Firebase alternative providing Postgres database, auth, storage, and edge functions via CLI.

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AI-powered visual bookmarking tool that auto-tags and organizes saved content. My go to image saver tool.

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Local-first markdown knowledge base with bidirectional linking and a plugin ecosystem. My fav go to tool for markdown.

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AI voice dictation that turns speech into clean text in any app. Great for long messages, I feel a lot of anxiety to type out, or if I'm having writer's block.

Journaling app with rich media support, encryption, and cross-device sync.

The `ft` CLI syncs my X/Twitter bookmarks locally so I can search, classify and turn them into wiki notes.

Minimalist markdown writing app with focus mode and content blocks.

All-in-one workspace for notes, databases, wikis, and project management. Using notion less.<br>(As I type this out in obsidian)

CLI tool for interacting with Obsidian vaults from the terminal, enabling markdown file management and knowledge base operations. Great to use with ai agents.

Local search engine for markdown collections with keyword, vector and reranked search. I use it to search my obsidian vault.

macOS utility that counts words, characters, sentences, and estimates readability. Great for seeing how much you're writing over time.

Amazon's audiobook and podcast streaming platform with offline listening.

Amazon's e-reader platform for purchasing and reading digital books.

Highlight aggregator that syncs and resurfaces reading highlights from Kindle, articles, and more. Love this app and the team that builds it.

Music and podcast streaming service with personalized recommendations and social features.

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Browser-based collaborative design tool for UI/UX, prototyping, and design systems.

macOS color picker that samples colors from anywhere on screen and converts between formats, I use this a lot for design.

macOS tool for measuring pixel distances and dimensions between on-screen elements.

Searchable reference library of real product screens, flows and styles for design research. I also use it through its MCP server with agents.

Vector graphics editor for creating logos, icons, illustrations, and print designs. Don't use as much but every so often use it for logos/icons.

Raster image editing software for photo manipulation, compositing, and graphic design. Also using less, but good for quick edits and color correction.

Free, open-source 3D modeling, animation and rendering suite.

Video and audio editor where you edit the media by editing its transcript.

3D modeling tool for architecture, interior design, and spatial visualization. I use it a lot for designing my burning man camp.

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Calendar and reminders app with natural language event creation and multi-account support.

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Fast, opinionated project management and issue tracking tools. My go to ticket/issue manager. Well-designed.

Daily planner that pulls tasks from integrations and guides time-boxed scheduling. Used for working in pomodoro sessions.

Elegant GTD-style task manager for macOS and iOS with project and area organization.

Cross-platform task manager and habit tracker with calendar integration and Pomodoro timer.

Kanban-style project management board for organizing tasks with cards and lists.

AI-powered soundscapes that adapt to your activity for focus, relaxation, and sleep. Very good for ADHD folks, feels like a massage for the brain.

Website and app blocker for scheduled focus sessions across devices. Don't use as much but maybe I should.

Automatic time tracking tool that logs app and website usage for productivity analytics. Less useful with lack of ios tracking, but probably the longest service I've used.

Habit tracking app that helps you build and maintain daily streaks. I like the simplicity of this, but I may try to build my own specialized habit/routine app.

Browser extension that blocks time-wasting websites on a configurable schedule.

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Contact manager with natural language input. Really handy if you communicate with a lot of people to quickly find and add contacts.

Peer-to-peer messaging app for decentralized chat. Tried using this at festivals and parties but hard to get a critical mass over local users.

Scheduling tool that lets others book time on your calendar via shareable links. Good for scheduling with early intro/connections.

Voice, video, and text communication platform organized around servers and channels.

AI meeting notes app that listens to meetings and generates structured summaries on macOS.

Async video messaging tool for recording and sharing screen and camera walkthroughs. Find myself using this less.

Meta's messaging platform for text, voice, and video communication.

Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.

Cloud-based messaging app with large group support, bots, and channels.

Meta's end-to-end encrypted messaging app for text, voice, and video communication.

Video conferencing platform for meetings, webinars, and screen sharing.

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Extensible macOS launcher and command bar for workflows, snippets, and app integrations. Love this tool! Must install on any new machine.

Finds the old cruft left behind when uninstalling files and removes them for you: associated files and caches.

macOS menu bar manager that hides and organizes status bar icons. Super helpful as I try out so many tools and helps keep my menubar clean.

macOS maintenance suite for clearing junk, managing storage, and monitoring system health.

macOS screenshot and screen recording tool with annotation, scrolling capture, and cloud upload.

Adjusts screen color temperature based on time of day to reduce eye strain. Have used for over a decade now.

Lua-scriptable macOS automation tool. Powers some custom automations I wrote.

macOS window manager for snapping and tiling windows with keyboard shortcuts.

Text-based calculator for macOS that lets you type natural language math expressions.

Subscription service providing access to a curated collection of macOS and iOS apps.

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My go to password & secure storage manager. Having it manage my ssh, and OTP has been great.

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Zero-config mesh VPN built on WireGuard for secure device-to-device networking. Easy to use secure vpn.

Privacy-focused Chromium browser with built-in ad and tracker blocking. Use this occasionally on ad heavy sites.

AI-powered design tool for creating diagrams and whiteboard-style visuals natively on macOS.

Cloud file storage and sync service with sharing and collaboration features.

Google's cross-platform web browser with extensive extension ecosystem.

macOS network monitor and firewall that alerts on outgoing connections per app.

VPN service for encrypted internet traffic and IP privacy.

Open-source peer-to-peer file sync.

Real-time flight tracker with delay predictions, gate changes, and travel timeline.