#tool
Everything in the log tagged tool — radar blips, newest first.
PaperclipAI-powered code review
TailscaleZero-config mesh VPN for secure networking
ReplitBrowser-based IDE and deployment platform
StackBlitzInstant full-stack dev environments in the browser
RustDeskOpen source remote desktop alternative to TeamViewer
HunterEmail finder and verification for outreach
ngrokExpose local servers to the internet for testing
PostmanAPI development and testing platform
CanvaBrowser-based graphic design tool for non-designers
BitwardenOpen source password manager
ElementorVisual page builder for WordPress
DiscordReal-time chat platform for communities and teams
MiroCollaborative online whiteboard for teams
ZoomVideo conferencing that became essential
DiviWordPress theme and visual builder
ClockifyFree time tracking for teams and freelancers
AirtableSpreadsheet-database hybrid for flexible workflows
SynologyNAS hardware and software for self-hosted storage
CodePenOnline code playground for frontend experiments
TablePlusNative database management GUI for Mac
ClickUpAll-in-one project management and productivity tool
FigmaCollaborative interface design tool in the browser
SketchVector design tool for macOS that defined modern UI design
BravePrivacy-focused browser with built-in ad blocking
Microsoft TeamsEnterprise collaboration and video conferencing
GTmetrixWebsite speed testing and performance monitoring
Laravel ValetMinimal Mac dev environment for Laravel
VS CodeSwitched from Sublime when it went open source
DockerContainer platform that standardized dev environments
MXToolboxEmail deliverability and DNS diagnostic tools
LastPassPassword manager before switching to 1Password
InVisionDigital product design and prototyping platform
BasecampProject management with opinionated simplicity
TeamworkProject management tool for client work and agencies
SlackTeam messaging that replaced email for internal comms
GitLabDevOps platform with built-in CI/CD and git hosting
LoomAsync video messaging for team communication
AtlassianMaker of Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Sublime TextFast, elegant code editor — purchased Apr 24, 2013
Laravel NovaAdmin panel for Laravel applications
- Sourcetree
Visual Git client from Atlassian
TogglSimple time tracking for freelancers and teams
GrammarlyAI-powered writing assistant for grammar and clarity
WrikeEnterprise project management and collaboration
TrelloKanban-style project boards for visual task management
BitbucketGit hosting with built-in CI/CD from Atlassian
GitVersion control for everything
AsanaWork management platform for team collaboration
BoxCloud content management and file sharing for enterprises
DropboxCloud file storage and sync across devices
SourceForgeOriginal open source software hosting platform
- Adobe Creative Cloud
Industry-standard creative tools suite
GitHubWhere the world's code lives and collaborates
1PasswordPassword manager since day one of this export
- Dreamweaver
Macromedia's visual HTML editor
Native InstrumentsI worked for Native Instruments — we opened the US office in Los Angeles
- Emagic Logic
Professional MIDI sequencer and DAW before Apple acquired it
- ReBirth
Propellerhead's virtual analog synth and drum machine
- Fruity Loops
Beat-making software that became FL Studio