Uses
The tools, software, and hardware that power my workflow. As a non-technical builder passionate about AI, I've curated this stack to maximize productivity and creativity.
Development Tools
The tools I use to build and create every day
Cursor
AI-powered code editor built on VS Code
My go-to IDE for AI-assisted coding. The AI autocomplete and chat features are game-changing for non-technical builders.
Windsurf
Next-gen AI coding assistant
Amazing for pair programming with AI. The flow state it creates is unmatched.
Replit
Browser-based IDE with instant deployment
Perfect for quick prototypes and learning. The instant deployment feature is incredibly convenient.
Claude
Advanced AI assistant for coding and problem-solving
My coding copilot. Excellent at explaining complex concepts and debugging.
GitHub & Github Copilot
Version control and collaboration platform + AI coding assistant
Essential for version control and showcasing projects.
VS Code
Lightweight but powerful code editor
Fallback editor when I need extensions or traditional coding.
AI & Automation
AI tools that supercharge my productivity
n8n
Workflow automation platform
Self-hosted automation powerhouse. I use it to connect all my services and automate repetitive tasks.
Gumloop
No-code AI workflow builder
Quick AI workflows without coding. Great for prototyping AI pipelines.
HuggingFace
Platform for ML models and datasets
Where I discover and test new AI models. The community is incredible.
Perplexity + Comet Web Browser
AI-powered search engine
Better than Google for research. The citations and follow-up questions are perfect for deep dives.
ChatGPT
Conversational AI assistant
Daily brainstorming partner. Great for ideation and drafting.
NotebookLM
AI research assistant from Google
Creates AI mentors from books and documents. See my blog post about it!
Lovable
AI powered website generator.
Great frontend and modern website generator.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hosting and deployment tools for self-hosting
Dokploy
Self-hosted PaaS alternative
My main deployment platform. Self-hosted Vercel/Heroku alternative that gives me full control.
Coolify
Self-hostable Heroku/Netlify alternative
Another great self-hosting option. Open source and community-driven.
Docker
Container platform
Essential for consistent deployments. Makes self-hosting much easier.
Contabo
Cloud provider with affordable VPS
Easily deploy VMs for self-hosting. Great balance of price and performance.
Cloudflare
DNS, CDN, and deployment services
Provides DNS management, CDN, and security features. Essential for website performance and protection.
Hetzner
Cheap Cloud & VPS Provider
Low price and easy to process & maintain
Productivity
Tools that keep me organized and focused
Notion
All-in-one workspace
My second brain. Notes, tasks, databases, and documentation all in one place.
Arc Browser
Next-gen web browser
The cleanest browser experience. Spaces and profiles keep work organized.
Raycast
Productivity launcher for Mac
Spotlight on steroids. Clipboard history, snippets, and extensions save me hours.
Business Tools & Professional Services - Daily Sales Job
Professional tools that I have some experience with in my daily sales job
ServiceNow
Enterprise IT service management
Part of my daily work at Devoteam. Powerful but complex platform. Incredible as a platform for building enterprise solutions.
Snowflake
Cloud data platform
Data warehousing solution I recommend to clients. Clean architecture.
Power BI
Business analytics service
For creating dashboards and data visualizations for clients.
Content Creation
Tools for writing and sharing ideas
Substack
Newsletter platform
Where I publish my thoughts on AI and tech. Simple and focused on writing.
Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for sketching
Perfect for quick diagrams and visual explanations.
Figma
Collaborative design tool
For mocking up interfaces before building. Great for visual thinking.
Hardware
The physical tools I use every day
MacBook Pro
M-series Apple laptop
Powerful, reliable, and perfect for development. The battery life is incredible.
External Monitor
27-inch display
Essential for multitasking and productivity. Screen real estate matters.
Mechanical Keyboard
Custom mechanical keyboard
Typing feel matters when you code all day. Satisfying clicks included.
Magic Mouse
Apple Magic Mouse
Smooth gestures for navigation. Controversial but I love it.
AirPods Pro
Wireless noise-canceling earbuds
For focus sessions and calls. Noise cancellation is a game-changer.
Learning & Development
Resources for continuous learning
DeepLearning.AI
AI and ML courses
Where I got certified in GenAI and LLMs. Andrew Ng is an incredible teacher.
Microsoft Learn
Microsoft training platform
Free certifications and learning paths for Azure. Great documentation.
YouTube
Video platform
Underrated learning resource. Great for tutorials and staying current with tech.
Audible
Audiobook platform
For consuming books during commutes and workouts.
Coursera
Tech & Business courses
Where I got certified tech & business courses. High-quality content from top universities.
About This Page
This page is inspired by Wes Bos' uses.tech movement. I believe in transparency about the tools we use. These are genuine recommendations - no affiliate links, just tools I actually use and love.