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What I use

The hardware and software I use for work and side projects.

# last updated: september 2026

## editor

# my code editor

  • CursorMy IDE.
  • Vim keybindingsVia Cursor's Vim extension.
  • Dark+ theme, JetBrains MonoVS Code's classic dark theme, with the same font as IntelliJ IDEA.

## terminal

# shell and command-line tools

  • GhosttyMy terminal. I switched from Warp because I prefer Ghostty's UI and I edit files in Cursor.
  • zsh + Oh My ZshMy shell setup, with zsh-autosuggestions for inline autocomplete.
  • HomebrewHow most of these tools got installed.
  • DockerFor containerizing my projects.

## ai_stack

# AI tools and the servers they connect to

  • Claude Max 5xFor coding, studying, and research. Switched from Pro to Max 5x when Opus 5.5 came out (Jevons paradox lol).
  • Claude CodeMy main coding agent. I use it in the terminal, the desktop app, and my IDE.
  • Self-hosted MCP serversRunning in Docker on a Raspberry Pi behind a Cloudflare Tunnel, so Claude can use them from my laptop or phone.

## apps_services

# everything else

  • BraveDaily browser.
  • GmailEmail, in the browser and through Claude's Gmail connector.
  • 1PasswordPasswords, and its SSH agent holds my SSH keys.
  • Browser extensions1Password, Privacy.com virtual cards, and News Feed Eradicator to hide social media feeds.
  • NotionMy notes, all in one database.
  • AnkiFlashcards made from my Notion notes. I review each card before adding it.
  • Spotlight + stock screenshotsThe macOS defaults. I don't use a separate launcher or screenshot app.
  • Google Drive + Apple PhotosDrive for desktop backs up my files. My photo library lives in Apple Photos.

## desk

# my desk setup

  • MacBook Air 15″ (M5)My daily machine.
  • Dell S2725DS + C2422HEA 27-inch and a 24-inch monitor.
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch IDThe fingerprint reader means I can keep my lid closed and still log in gracefully.
  • Logitech M650My wireless mouse.
  • AirPods Pro 2My earbuds.
  • iPhone + Apple WatchMy phone and watch. I also test my iOS apps on them.

## tinkering

# hardware side projects

  • 3D printingOn the Bambu Lab X1 Carbons at my college's makerspace.
  • SOLIDWORKSWhere I model the parts I print.
  • BlenderOccasional 3D assets for websites I'm building. I'm also trying the Blender MCP to have Claude model things in it.
  • Raspberry Pi + ArduinoFor small electronics projects. The Pi also runs my MCP servers.