Tools & Software I Use

A curated collection of tools, software, and resources that power my workflow — from development environments and AI assistants to design tools and productivity apps.

Development

  • Raycast

    An extendable launcher that replaces Spotlight, offering a lightning-fast way to control your tools and complete tasks. It supports a vast ecosystem of community extensions for comprehensive integrations with third-party services.

    LauncherProductivityMac App

  • Warp

    A modern terminal built in Rust that reimagines the command line experience with a full text editor for commands. It features visual command grouping into blocks and a built-in AI command lookup to streamline workflows.

    TerminalRustCLI

AI & LLMs

  • ChatGPT

    OpenAI's flagship conversational AI model that excels at natural language understanding and generation. It assists with a wide range of tasks including writing, coding, and creative problem-solving through an intuitive chat interface.

    ChatbotOpenAILLM

  • Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant designed to be helpful, harmless, and honest, with a large context window for processing extensive documents. It offers advanced reasoning capabilities and is particularly strong at coding and nuanced writing tasks.

    ChatbotAnthropicLLM

  • DeepSeek

    A powerful chatbot and language model developed by a leading Chinese AI research lab. It is optimized for coding and mathematical reasoning, offering open-weights models that rival proprietary alternatives.

    ChatbotOpen SourceLLM

  • LM Studio

    A desktop application that allows you to discover, download, and run local LLMs on your machine. It supports speculative decoding for improved performance and ensures complete data privacy by keeping all processing offline.

    Local LLMDesktop AppPrivacy

  • Ollama

    A command-line tool that simplifies the process of running open-source large language models locally. It bundles model weights, configuration, and data into a single package, making it easy to manage and deploy models like Llama and Mistral.

    CLILocal LLMOpen Source

  • Qwen

    Alibaba's comprehensive suite of large language models designed for a variety of natural language processing tasks. It demonstrates strong performance in reasoning and coding benchmarks, competing with top-tier global models.

    LLMAlibabaOpen Weights

AI Agents & Automation

  • Flowise

    An open-source drag-and-drop tool for building customized LLM flows and AI applications. It simplifies the creation of chatbots and agents by providing a visual interface to connect LangChain components.

    Low CodeLangChainWorkflow

  • Flowith

    A productivity-focused AI agent that helps users manage workflows and automate repetitive tasks. It integrates with various tools to streamline daily operations and enhance personal and professional efficiency.

    ProductivityAgentAutomation

  • Gemini CLI

    Google's command-line interface for interacting with Gemini models directly from the terminal. It enables developers to prototype, test, and integrate Gemini's capabilities into their coding workflows and scripts.

    CLIGoogleDeveloper Tool

  • Genspark

    An AI agent platform that integrates search and generation to provide comprehensive answers and perform tasks. It utilizes a specialized agentic approach to synthesize information from multiple sources into a coherent result.

    SearchAgentResearch

  • Manus

    An advanced general-purpose AI agent designed to autonomously execute complex tasks and workflows. It aims to bridge the gap between simple chat interfaces and full autonomous operation by handling multi-step processes.

    Autonomous AgentWorkflowGeneral Purpose

  • MiniMax Agent

    A conversational agent developed by MiniMax that excels in role-playing and emotional intelligence. It provides highly engaging and human-like interactions, making it suitable for entertainment and companionship use cases.

    ChatbotRoleplayEmotional AI

  • n8n

    An extendable workflow automation tool that follows a fair-code distribution model, allowing for self-hosting. It features a node-based visual editor that lets you connect various apps and AI services to build complex automations.

    AutomationWorkflowSelf-Hosted

  • Open Memory MCP

    A specialized Model Context Protocol server that provides a persistent memory layer for LLMs. It allows AI agents to store and retrieve information across sessions, enabling more personalized and context-aware interactions.

    MCPMemoryInfrastructure

  • Playwright MCP

    A Model Context Protocol server that enables LLMs to control a web browser for automation and testing. It allows agents to navigate websites, fill out forms, and extract data using the robust Playwright library.

    MCPBrowser AutomationTesting

  • Skywork

    A general AI agent platform focused on delivering high-performance automated solutions for various domains. It leverages advanced model architectures to understand user intent and execute tasks with precision.

    AgentAutomationEnterprise

  • SuperAGI

    An open-source framework designed for building, managing, and running autonomous AI agents. It provides a comprehensive toolkit for developers to create agents that can plan, execute, and learn from their actions.

    FrameworkOpen SourceAutonomous Agents

AI Coding & IDEs

  • Bolt

    A browser-based full-stack web development environment by StackBlitz that allows you to prompt, run, and deploy apps instantly. It leverages AI to generate entire project structures and code, enabling rapid prototyping and development.

    Web DevPrototypingBrowser IDE

  • Claude Code

    Anthropic's agentic coding tool that operates directly in the terminal, understanding your entire codebase to handle complex multi-file tasks. It excels at editing files, fixing bugs, writing tests, and managing git workflows autonomously with minimal supervision.

    CLIAnthropicCoding Agent

  • Codex

    OpenAI's cloud-based software engineering agent that runs in a sandboxed environment to tackle coding tasks in parallel. It can read your codebase, write and run code, create pull requests, and verify its own work through automated tests.

    OpenAICloud AgentSoftware Engineering

  • Cursor

    An AI-first code editor built on top of VS Code that integrates LLMs deeply into the editing experience. It features a unique "Tab" autocomplete, a codebase-aware chat, and a rules system to enforce coding standards.

    IDECode EditorAI Assistant

  • Lovable

    An AI-powered web application builder that enables users to create functional apps through natural language prompts. It streamlines the development process by generating code and UI components, making app creation accessible to non-developers.

    No CodeApp BuilderWeb Dev

  • Oh My OpenCode

    A community-driven enhancement layer built on top of OpenCode that adds powerful orchestration, parallel agent execution, and advanced workflow capabilities. It introduces subagents, skills, and structured task delegation to transform OpenCode into a full agentic coding framework.

    Open SourceCLICoding Agent

  • OpenCode

    An open-source terminal-based AI coding agent that supports multiple LLM providers and features an extensible architecture with MCP integrations. It operates directly in the terminal to read, write, and refactor code across your entire codebase.

    Open SourceCLICoding Agent

  • Replit

    A browser-based integrated development environment that allows you to code, compile, and run projects in the cloud. It features "Ghostwriter," an AI coding assistant that helps generate code, explain logic, and debug errors directly in the editor.

    Cloud IDECollaborationEducation

  • VS Code + GitHub Copilot

    A versatile code editor that combines a lightweight design with powerful features like integrated debugging and a vast extension library. When paired with GitHub Copilot, it transforms into an AI-powered IDE offering pair programming, chat assistance, and smart code completions.

    IDEMicrosoftCopilot

Design & Creative

  • FLUX by Black Forest Labs

    A suite of state-of-the-art text-to-image generation models known for their high detail and prompt adherence. These open-weights models offer exceptional image quality and are widely used in the AI art community.

    Image GenerationOpen WeightsArt

  • Google Flow

    A creative tool from Google Labs that focuses on AI-assisted video creation and editing. It provides a suite of features to generate and manipulate video content, streamlining the workflow for content creators.

    Video EditingGoogleCreative Tool

  • Google ImageFX

    An experimental tool from Google Labs that allows users to generate high-quality images using the Imagen 2 model. It features a unique "expressive chips" interface that lets you quickly iterate on prompts and explore creative variations.

    Image GenerationGoogleExperimental

  • Google Veo

    Google DeepMind's most capable generative video model, designed to create high-quality 1080p video clips. It understands cinematic terms and can generate consistent, coherent videos from text, image, and video prompts.

    Video GenerationDeepMindResearch

  • Hailuo AI

    An innovative video generation platform that leverages advanced AI models to create stunning visual content. It offers tools for generating videos from text or images, catering to both casual users and professional creators.

    Video GenerationCreativePlatform

  • Krea

    An AI creative suite that offers real-time image generation and enhancement capabilities. It features tools for upscaling, pattern generation, and turning rough sketches into polished images instantly.

    Real-time GenerationUpscalingDesign Tool

  • Lovart

    An AI design agent capable of generating professional logos and complete brand visual identities. It aims to streamline the creative process by acting as a virtual design partner that can potentially replace entire design teams.

    BrandingLogo DesignAgent

  • Napkin AI

    A visual storytelling tool that automatically generates charts, diagrams, and visuals from your text content. It helps users communicate complex ideas more effectively and supports exporting to various formats like PNG, SVG, and PPT.

    VisualizationChartsPresentation

  • Stitch by Google

    An AI-powered prototyping tool that generates high-fidelity mockups from text descriptions. It allows designers to export generated designs directly to Figma for further refinement and editing.

    PrototypingUI DesignFigma

Productivity

  • Agenda

    A date-focused note-taking app for Apple platforms that integrates seamlessly with your calendar and reminders. It is ideal for managing projects and meeting minutes, allowing you to link notes to specific dates and events.

    Note TakingCalendarMac App

  • NotebookLM

    An AI-powered research assistant from Google that helps you understand and analyze your documents. It grounds its responses in your uploaded sources, providing citations and enabling you to "chat" with your notes and PDFs.

    ResearchNote TakingGoogle

  • Obsidian

    A powerful knowledge base that works on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files. It features bidirectional linking to create a personal knowledge graph and supports AI Copilot extensions for enhanced note-taking and analysis.

    PKMMarkdownNote Taking

  • Raindrop.io

    An all-in-one bookmark manager that allows you to save and organize articles, photos, and videos from around the web. It offers cross-device synchronization, full-text search, and customizable collections to keep your digital life organized.

    BookmarksOrganizationSync

Search & Browsing

  • Brave Leo

    A smart AI assistant built directly into the Brave browser that respects user privacy. It can summarize pages, answer questions, and generate content, and it supports using local models via integration with tools like LM Studio.

    BrowserPrivacyAI Assistant

  • DeepWiki

    An AI-powered platform that allows users to chat with and understand GitHub repositories. It analyzes codebases to provide explanations, answer questions, and help developers navigate complex projects more easily.

    Code AnalysisGitHubDeveloper Tool

  • Dia Browser

    An AI-native web browser designed to enhance the browsing experience with built-in intelligent features. It integrates AI agents to help with summarization, translation, and content interaction directly within the browser interface.

    BrowserAI NativeProductivity

  • Genspark Browser

    An experimental browser from Genspark that reimagines web navigation with AI at its core. It aims to provide a more proactive and personalized browsing experience by understanding user intent and context.

    BrowserExperimentalAI Native

  • Google Labs

    A testing ground for Google's latest AI experiments and early-stage projects. It gives users access to cutting-edge tools and features in search, workspace, and creativity before they are widely released.

    ExperimentalGoogleInnovation

  • N.cn

    A Chinese AI search engine designed to provide fast and relevant search results using advanced language models. It focuses on delivering direct answers and summarizing information from across the web for Chinese-speaking users.

    Search EngineChineseAI Search

  • Perplexity

    An AI-powered answer engine that provides accurate, up-to-date information with citations. It combines the capabilities of a search engine with the reasoning of an LLM to deliver direct answers to complex queries.

    Search EngineResearchCitations

Hardware

  • 11" M2 iPad Pro

    A versatile tablet equipped with the M2 chip and Apple Pencil, perfect for note-taking and sketching. Its stunning Retina display with ProMotion technology makes it an excellent device for reading documentation and consuming media.

    TabletAppleMobile

  • 14" MacBook Pro

    A high-performance laptop featuring the M1 Pro chip and 32GB of RAM, serving as a primary development machine. It offers exceptional speed for software compilation, a high-quality display, and a reliable keyboard for extended coding sessions.

    LaptopAppleDevelopment

  • iPhone 14 Pro Max

    A flagship smartphone powered by the A16 Bionic chip, serving as a reliable daily driver. It features a professional-grade camera system and excellent battery life, ensuring connectivity and productivity on the go.

    SmartphoneAppleMobile

Resources

  • A Practical Guide to Building Agents

    A comprehensive guide by OpenAI that outlines the core concepts and patterns for building effective AI agents. It covers topics like planning, tool use, and memory, providing a roadmap for developers entering the field.

    GuideOpenAIAgents

  • Agents Companion

    A whitepaper and resource collection by Google that explores the capabilities and design of AI agents. It provides insights into agent architectures and best practices for creating autonomous systems.

    WhitepaperGoogleAgents

  • Anthropic Prompt Engineering Docs

    Detailed documentation from Anthropic on how to craft effective prompts for Claude. It covers techniques like chain-of-thought prompting and using XML tags to structure input and output.

    DocumentationAnthropicPrompt Engineering

  • Building Effective Agents

    An engineering guide by Anthropic that details strategies for creating reliable and helpful AI agents with Claude. It focuses on prompt engineering, tool use, and evaluation techniques to improve agent performance.

    GuideAnthropicAgents

  • Context Engineering for AI Agents

    A blog post by Manus that discusses the importance of context management in building sophisticated AI agents. It shares lessons learned from developing the Manus agent and offers techniques for optimizing context windows.

    Blog PostManusContext Engineering

  • GPT-5 Prompting Guide

    A collection of examples and best practices from OpenAI for getting the most out of their latest models. It provides specific patterns and strategies for optimizing prompts for advanced reasoning and generation tasks.

    GuideOpenAIPrompt Engineering

  • OpenAI Prompt Engineering Guide

    The official documentation from OpenAI on how to design prompts for GPT models. It includes tactics for better results, such as giving clear instructions, providing reference text, and splitting complex tasks.

    DocumentationOpenAIPrompt Engineering

  • Prompt Engineering Guide

    A comprehensive educational resource that covers the latest prompting techniques and strategies. It serves as a central hub for learning how to effectively communicate with and steer large language models.

    GuideEducationPrompt Engineering