Uses

This is a (mostly complete) list of the tools, apps, services and hardware I use on a regular basis. Each item includes a short description and a link to the project.
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Software

  • Visual Studio Code

    Primary code editor: fast, extensible, with great remote dev support.

  • Bun

    All-in-one TypeScript runtime, bundler & package manager.

  • opencode

    Terminal UI for coordinating multiple coding agents.

  • Thunderbird

    Privacy-focused mail, calendar & contacts client.

  • Fork

    Fast, intuitive Git client with great diff & merge tools.

  • OrbStack

    Lightweight Docker & Linux machine manager for macOS.

  • Tinycast

    Keyboard-driven launcher & productivity toolkit - open source Raycast alternative.

  • Android Studio

    Official IDE for Android app development.

  • Aegis Authenticator

    Encrypted, open-source 2FA authenticator for Android.

  • DBeaver

    Universal database tool for complex queries & admin tasks.

  • TablePro

    Clean, modern native GUI client for relational databases.

  • Chrome

    Primary browser for development & daily use.

  • Macshot

    Free, open-source screenshot tool for macOS.

  • KeePassXC

    Local-first, file-based password manager.

  • Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud drive & file sync.

  • Bruno

    Offline-first API client for testing & debugging endpoints.

  • Vite+

    Runtime manager for a consistent frontend toolchain.

  • Xcode

    Apple IDE for iOS, macOS and visionOS development.

Web / Techstack

  • GitLab

    Git repository management with built-in CI/CD pipelines.

  • Umami

    Self-hosted, privacy-friendly web analytics.

  • Caddy

    Web server & reverse proxy with automatic HTTPS.

  • Ghost CMS

    Publishing platform for blog & newsletter.

  • PocketBase

    Backend in a single file: database, auth & realtime API.

  • Postgres

    Reliable open-source relational database.

  • Valkey

    Open-source in-memory data store for caching & queues.

  • RustFS

    High-performance, S3-compatible object storage built in Rust.

  • Gatus

    Self-hosted uptime & status monitoring.

  • mailcow

    Self-hosted mail server with webmail & admin UI.

  • Bugsink

    Self-hosted error tracking & exception monitoring.

Subscriptions

  • opencode Go

    Subscription plan for the opencode coding agent.

  • SevDesk

    Invoicing & accounting software for quotes, invoices & taxes.

  • OpenRouter

    Unified API access to a wide range of AI models.

Providers

  • Hetzner

    German cloud & dedicated servers with great price/performance.

  • Netcup

    Affordable VPS & web hosting from Germany.

  • IONOS

    Cloud Services from Germany.

Hardware

  • MacBook Pro 14" M2 Pro · 16 GB / 512 GB · 2023
  • LG 27UP85NP-W 27" · 4K · USB-C
  • AOC Gaming 24G2 24" · 144 Hz
  • SONY ULT WEAR Wireless noise-cancelling headphones
  • MX Master 3S Wireless mouse
  • Google Pixel 7a Android phone
  • Garmin Forerunner 70 GPS running watch
  • BenQ Halo (1) Monitor light bar