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1Password
SecurityI love having passwords and authentication codes in the same app, and the overall experience is extremely intuitive.
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Antigravity
EditorI use Antigravity because I own the Pro plan, though I do not use it much.
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ChatGPT/Codex
AII use ChatGPT for questions and writing, and Codex when I want an agent working through a repository.
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Claude Code
AII use Claude Code for code analysis, implementation, and larger development tasks.
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CleanMyMac
UtilityAn important utility for keeping my Mac clean and managing unnecessary files. It is one of the best apps I have used for this purpose.
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CleanShot X
ScreenshotsMy preferred app for screenshots and quick annotated captures.
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cmux
Developer toolThe terminal I use when several coding agents are running at once and I need to see which one is waiting.
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Cursor
EditorOne of the best AI-powered code editors, although it can become quite expensive.
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Dataflare
DatabaseMy database client for connecting to and managing PostgreSQL databases.
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DeepSeek Harness
AII use DeepSeek Harness for open-source agent work, from coding tasks to everyday files and documents.
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Discord
CommunicationUseful for communication and participating in different communities.
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f.lux
DisplayAdjusts the color temperature of the screen and reduces blue light, especially at night. A must-have for me.
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FunKey
UtilityAdds mechanical keyboard sounds while typing. I occasionally use it when coding directly on my MacBook keyboard.
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GitKraken
Developer toolMy preferred application for visual Git and repository management.
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Goodnotes
NotesOne of the best apps for handwritten notes, especially when using an iPad and Apple Pencil.
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Google Chrome
BrowserI have tried Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Arc, but Chrome still works best for me.
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Grok Bot
AII use Grok Bot for agents that can keep working across my tools after I step away.
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Hermes
AII use Hermes for agent work that needs tools, memory, and the ability to keep running beyond a single chat.
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Irvue
PersonalizationA useful app for automatically changing desktop wallpapers.
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Kindle
ReadingMy primary app for reading ebooks.
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Linear
TasksI use Linear to track issues and the work in progress across projects.
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LocalCan
Developer toolOne of the best tools I have found for exposing local development endpoints.
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Lunar
DisplayHelps manage brightness and display settings properly across a multi-monitor setup.
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Notion
NotesOne of my main tools for structured notes, documentation, and organizing information.
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Orca
EditorI use Orca to run coding agents side by side, each in its own worktree.
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Raycast
ProductivityAn essential part of my workflow on both macOS and Windows.
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SaneBar
UtilityHides the menu bar icons I do not need and keeps the ones I use within reach.
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Screen Studio
RecordingMy preferred app for creating polished screen recordings.
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Slack
CommunicationI use Slack for work conversations and coordinating with other people.
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Spark
EmailI use Spark because there is no better Mac app right now that handles email without costing a lot, though I'd switch as soon as I find a better alternative.
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T3 Code
EditorI use T3 Code to run Claude Code, Codex, and my other coding agents from one place. It is my daily driver for work.
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Telegram
CommunicationUseful for Telegram bots, personal automations, and a few communities.
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WhichSpace
UtilityShows the current macOS Space in the menu bar so I do not lose track of which desktop I am on.
Apps I Use
The apps I rely on for coding, productivity, communication, note-taking, and managing my digital life.