What's in my toolkit

The essential hardware, software, and apps I use for development, design, and staying productive. No fluff, just the tools that earn their place on my desk and in my dock.

Workstation

  • 16" MacBook Pro, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB (Space Grey)

    The M1 Pro has been a game-changer for development work. Silent, fast, and handles everything I throw at it from React builds to video editing without breaking a sweat.

  • Apple Studio Display (Standard Glass)

    Perfect companion to the MacBook Pro. The 27" 5K display gives me all the screen real estate I need for coding, design work, and having multiple windows open simultaneously.

  • Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse

    The best mouse I've ever used. The precision scroll wheel and customizable buttons make navigating through code and design files incredibly efficient.

  • Apple Magic Keyboard (Touch ID, no numpad)

    Clean, minimal, and the Touch ID integration is seamless. The compact layout saves desk space while still being comfortable for long coding sessions.

  • Apple Magic Trackpad

    Essential for macOS gestures and navigation. The multi-touch gestures make switching between spaces and apps feel natural and fast.

Development tools

  • Cursor & Kiro

    My go-to IDEs for development. Cursor's AI-powered features and Kiro's intelligent assistance have transformed how I write and debug code.

  • iTerm2

    Superior terminal experience on macOS. The split panes, search functionality, and customization options make it indispensable for development work.

  • Bruno

    Clean, lightweight API testing tool. Much faster than Postman and the interface is intuitive for testing REST APIs and GraphQL endpoints.

  • AWS Console

    Essential for managing Lambda functions, CloudFront distributions, SQS queues, and Cognito authentication across multiple environments.

  • MongoDB Compass

    Visual interface for MongoDB databases. Makes querying and managing document collections much more intuitive than command line.

Design

  • Figma

    The industry standard for UI/UX design and prototyping. Collaborative features make it perfect for working with teams and clients on design systems.

  • Adobe Creative Suite

    Photoshop and Illustrator are still unmatched for detailed image editing and vector graphics. Essential tools for any creative work.

  • DaVinci Resolve

    Professional video editing and color grading software. Incredibly powerful and free - perfect for creating content and promotional videos.

Productivity

  • Notion

    My second brain for project management, documentation, and knowledge base. The flexibility to create custom workflows makes it perfect for organizing everything.

  • Apple Notes

    Quick capture for ideas, meeting notes, and random thoughts. The sync across devices and simplicity make it perfect for rapid note-taking.

  • Raycast

    Supercharged spotlight replacement. The extensions ecosystem and quick actions have made it an essential part of my daily workflow.

  • ChatGPT

    AI assistant for brainstorming, code review, and problem-solving. Invaluable for getting unstuck and exploring different approaches to challenges.