Software I recommend
Tools and services I actually use, grouped by category. None of these are affiliate links.
UX/UI
Hosting & infrastructure
AI tools
HerdrTerminal multiplexer for AI coding agents it keeps them running in the background and shows working, blocked, or idle status at a glance.
ClaudeAI assistant for coding, writing, and running agents.
OpenRouterUnified API for routing requests across many LLM providers.
openai-oauthUnofficial tool that turns your ChatGPT OAuth login into a free, OpenAI-compatible API.
Next.js MCPBuilt-in MCP server that lets your AI coding agent inspect your app's live routes and structure to understand your Next.js codebase.
Instantly MCPMCP server giving AI tools access to your Instantly campaigns, leads, and analytics.- GBrainSelf-hosted, open-source memory layer that works as one centralized knowledge base about me. Every agent connects to it over MCP instead of relying on its own limited knowledge of me.
- Brightspace MCPMCP server that gives AI assistants read-only access to your Brightspace courses, grades, due dates, and announcements.
- LinkedIn MCPMCP server that lets AI agents read profiles, research companies, and search jobs on LinkedIn through your own browser session.
- remindctlCommand-line tool for managing Apple Reminders.
- memoCommand-line tool for managing Apple Notes and Reminders.
