stack

things i use and recommend.

a personal list of software, services, and finds that have earned a place in my day.

AI and code Codex my coding partner for thinking through a change and carrying it into the code. ↗︎
AI and code Hermes my personal agent on a VPS. it runs the cron job for Minbar, logs activity in Cari Port from time to time, and helps with quick, in-depth research and code changes on the go. ↗︎
AI and code Kiro a coding workspace for taking an idea from a clear spec to a working feature. ↗︎
AI and code DeepSeek a fast, low-cost model i use with Hermes for scheduled jobs and quick tasks. ↗︎
social Threads my main app for marketing what i make and having a bit of human interaction. ↗︎
video CapCut my quick editor for turning clips into short videos and social content. ↗︎
camera IIWII Camera a minimalist iPhone camera for capturing moments with film-inspired looks. ↗︎
AI and code OpenCode an open-source coding agent that works in the terminal, editor, or desktop. ↗︎
design paper.design a visual canvas that keeps interface design close to the code behind it. ↗︎
design Canva my go-to for putting together campaign graphics and social posts quickly. ↗︎
design Figma the shared canvas i reach for when a product needs to become clear to a team. ↗︎
build Xcode where i turn SwiftUI sketches into apps running on Apple devices. ↗︎
iOS design Interactful a reference i use for native iOS code, SwiftUI interactions, icons, and more. ↗︎
app publishing Helm my App Store Connect companion for shipping updates, managing TestFlight, and improving store listings. ↗︎