Uses
Tools, stack, and gear. Opinionated takes on what I actually use.
Hardware
MacBook Pro M-seriesDaily driver since 2023. Silent, fast, never fights me.
27" 4K MonitorPixel density matters. Once you go 4K, 1080p feels like a fax machine.
Development
Next.js 15App router still fights me sometimes but SSR wins.
TypeScriptNon-negotiable. If it is JS, it is legacy.
Tailwind CSSUtility-first converted me from custom CSS purgatory.
VS CodeEvery other editor is a compromise.
Git + GitHubVersion control is not optional.
Design
FigmaWhere every project starts. Prototyping, handoff, chaos organization.
Norman's 3-Level ModelVisceral, Behavioral, Reflective. My design framework for everything.
AI & Agent Stack
Hermes AgentMy 24/7 AI agent. Not a chatbot, an operator.
OnyxThe persona. Security-first, design-aware, terse.
ClaudeBest reasoning model for complex tasks.
Infrastructure
Ubuntu VPSSelf-hosted. No Vercel, no Netlify. Full control.
Nginx + PM2Reverse proxy + process management. Boring, reliable.
RedisSessions, caching, real-time features.
Let's EncryptFree SSL, auto-renewal. No excuses for HTTP.
Terminal
tmuxSession persistence. Close the laptop, everything stays.
Fish shellAutosuggestions that actually work.
Starship promptFast, pretty, zero config fatigue.